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Alison Henning Obituary
1973-2015
Alison Teagan Henning passed away peacefully from complications related to breast cancer on August 12, 2015 in Houston, Texas, her home for over 17 years. She was 42. Born July 28, 1973 in Plymouth, MA, she graduated from Plymouth South High School and the University of Texas at Austin. She went on to receive a PhD in Geophysics from Rice University and enjoyed an exciting career as a geophysicist in the oil industry and academia. She was able to travel the world and meet many wonderful people, and education became one of her many passions, along with Longhorn sports and baseball. She was an active member of the Houston Geological Society, serving most recently as the Secretary of the Calvert Scholarship Committee for graduate student scholarships.
She married her high school sweetheart Tod Henning in Austin, Texas, in 1996 and they were blessed with two beautiful sons and over 18 years of wedded happiness. Together with their adopted Texas family, they shared holidays, enjoyed traveling, sports, and unbounded love and friendship.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Louis Teagan, her paternal grandparents John and Gladys Teagan, and her maternal grandparents Edward and Florence Coffey. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Tod, and sons Mark Edward Henning and John (Jack) Joseph Henning of Houston; mother Linda Teagan, of North Conway, NH; brother Edward Teagan, sister-in-law Melissa Teagan, nieces Whitney and Abigail and nephew Liam of Madison, NJ, and her many Texas friends.
A celebration of life service will take place at Houston's First Baptist Church on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 10:00 am with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to support Mark and Jack's education. Donations may be made to Houston's First Baptist Church, 7401 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77024, with a memo that it is in honor of the Henning Family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alison Henning
Jose Martinez
January 3, 2018
Alison loved teaching her students abot Geology, The Solar System, The BIG BANG, and History of the world.I was one of her many graduate stdents who learn so much from her. As a teacher myself and her student she loved life and her profession with fun and passion.... An amazing person and a role model to many. R.I.P. professor Alison Henning.
Jose Luciano Martinez, Aldine ISD.
Kara Bennett
March 3, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Alison while she served on the Board of the Houston Geologucal Society. She brought great energy and passion to her volunteer work, and we will miss her very much.
Jeff Nunn
September 25, 2015
I was deeply saddened to hear about Alison's death this week. I knew her through AGU meetings and I took over her portion of a class at Rice last year. Alison was very generous with her time and knowledge. I also was amazed at her organization skills. But mostly I enjoyed talking with her about our common interests in geophysics and teacher training. She was a wonderful person. My sincere condolences on your loss.
Jeff
September 23, 2015
Tod,
The Lupher's want to express our heart felt condolances to you and your family for your loss. May God's warmth and blessing comfort you and your family. Let us know if you need anything from the Lupher family.
Bob
Jeffrey Page
August 31, 2015
Dear Tod,
I was just told about Allison's death on 8-30 after telling Jack to say hello to his parents. I was shocked and saddened to learn from others at the Timbergrove ballpark that Allison had died. Please accept the condolences of me and my family. Debra, Jefferson, and I have had some of our best times at your annual Christmas party. Allison always made us feel at home, and we can't believe she is gone. If you need anything please let us know. I will be in touch.
Jeffrey Page
August 22, 2015
My sincerest sympathy to the family. Every time I drive by the Nestlenook Inn or the Eastern Slope Inn I will be reminded of how the family loved that region and I will be reminded of Alison.
Alison at Rice's Department of Earth Science
Bonnie L. Hoffman
August 22, 2015
Alison at Rice's Department of Earth Science
Bonnie L. Hoffman
August 22, 2015
Skip and Lorraine Anusewicz
August 20, 2015
Linda and family
We send our deepest sympathy and our prayers on your loss.
Anne Bishop
August 19, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Henning and Teagan families. Alison was a bright, dedicated and positive person and she contributed greatly to our team at BP. She will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers for all of you in the days ahead.
Anne Bishop
August 19, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Henning and Teagan family. Alison was a bright, committed and positive person and she will be greatly missed in our team at BP. Your family remains in my thoughts & prayers.
Sylvia Manley
August 18, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the family and especially to Linda Teagan. Sylvia and John Manley, Freedom NH
Ruth Anne Golab
August 18, 2015
Knew of you through your sis-in-law Kim and have been praying for you. I will continue my prayers for your "loves" left at home without you, and may you rest in our Lord's arms peacefully.
Gaynor Paton
August 17, 2015
Alison was held in very high regard by all of us who worked with her at ffA, she will be missed within the geoscience community. Our deepest sympathies are extended to her family.
Laura Faulkenberry
August 17, 2015
I don't know what to say except I'm so sorry for Allison's passing. If only the thoughts, prayers and love of all those that have been touched by or knew Allison could erase the pain your family is going through. I know they cannot, but you have our thoughts and love, memories and prayers anyway.
Sandra Williams
August 16, 2015
I send my deepest sympathies to the family on the loss of beautiful Alison. I pray that God will hold you close and you will feel His reassurance that He is holding Alison right now, that she is alive and well, and He is enjoying her pain free love and smile. Alison's loving kindness will be missed. She inspires me still..
Sandra Williams
August 16, 2015
Tod, Mark, Jack and Linda - word cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Monica, Danny, Kaitlin and Paige Kennedy
Sally & Bob Risner
August 15, 2015
Linda,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Allison. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat & Roger Silva
August 15, 2015
Linda,
We are very sorry for your loss. Alison must have been a true fighter.
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