Dorothy June Henson

1944 - 2019

BORN

1944

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Newton-Bracewell Funeral Home - Chico

680 Camellia Way

Chico, California

Dorothy Henson Obituary


On Monday, February 25th, 2019, Dorothy June Henson peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born January 19, 1944, to William and Violet Hawson, in Greenville, CA, where she grew up, met, and married the love of her life Roy Lee Henson on October 13, 1962.

Surviving members of Dorothy's family include her husband Roy, her sons Robin (Tina), Patrick (Katie) and Jonathan (Jennifer); her daughter Renee (Brent); her grandchildren Christopher (Larissa), Michael (Angela), Amilia, and Raelin; her great-grandchildren CJ, Cara, and Alice; and the hundreds of foster children and grandchildren she loved and whom loved her in return.

A "Celebration of Life" will be held for Dorothy on April 6th, 2019 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM, at Grace Community Church located at 2346 Floral Ave, Chico, CA 95926. You can also share your thoughts or email condolences and inquiries to [email protected].

Published by Corning Observer on Apr. 4, 2019.
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I miss you Dorothy. You will never be forgotten.

Patti Ryder

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March 29, 2023

I think of you often. I miss you! I know you are watching over the family. Until we meet again. Love You!

Patti Ryder

Friend

March 29, 2022

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you at this time.
Pray constantly. 1 Thess 5:17 May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Nikki

April 13, 2019

My Deepest Condolences to Roy and the Family and Friends. Dorothy was a Wonderful Lady. A Beautiful Christian and a Lovely person. She Loved everyone she met. She will be Deeply Missed! She is now an Angel of God. Dorothy is watching all of us. May God Bless! Love you all!

Patti Ryder

April 5, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Patti Ryder

April 5, 2019

we are saddened to hear about Dorothy, may Gods promise comfort you all and know that there is will no more death , and pain all these things will be things of the past. May the loving memories live on WM

April 1, 2019

When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure, may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of comfort. My condolences to the family.

Slab

April 1, 2019

Our deepest sympathy, losing a love one is never easy Palms 35:18,19 provides comfort and encouragement

April 1, 2019

My heartfelt condolences for your loss. May you be comforted by your cherished memories, as you await the fulfillment of Gods promise to one day be reunited with your loved one again (John 6:40)

April 1, 2019

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the God of comfort give you strength and the memories bring you peace. Hosea 13:14

April 1, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you in this time of grief. 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 "pray constantly"

April 1, 2019

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Grace Community Church

2346 Floral Ave., Chico, CA

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