Obituary of Shirley M. Henson

Shirley Moody Henson, age 93, of Bamboo Road, Boone, passed away Monday afternoon, May 11, 2015 at the Blowing Rock Rehab and Extended Care facility. Born September 18, 1921 on the Cone Estate in Blowing Rock, she was a daughter of Arthur Columbus and Rhoda Marticia Estes Moody. Her life was spent in Watauga County being a homemaker, looking after her husband, Ralph, and watching over her family. Shirley was a member of Deerfield United Methodist Church. Mrs. Henson is survived by her sons, Jerry Henson and wife, Mazie, of Jefferson, Wayne Henson and wife Carroll, of Manchester, Mo., and Larry Henson of Boone; three grandsons, Chris Henson and wife Kim, of Winston-Salem, Chuck Henson and fianc�e, Nicole, of Kansas City, Ks, and Matthew Henson of Manchester, Mo; one granddaughter, Sara Henson of Denver, Co.; and three great-granddaughters, Sydney Henson and fianc�e, Frankie, and Kristen Henson, all of Winston-Salem, and Presslie Henson of Kansas City, Ks. A number of nieces, and nephews also survive, along with her K-9 companion, Shawn. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Ralph Harbin Henson, four sisters, Lorenz Moody, Comie Tharrington, Mary Estes, and Hazel Wright Hayes, five brothers, Ivan, Reece, Merle, A.C. and Jack Moody; and her parents. Graveside services for Shirley Moody Henson will be conducted Thursday morning, May 14, at 11 oclock, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Blowing Rock, officiated by Rev. Rudy Hayes. Friends may call at the Henson residences, 3262 Bamboo Road, in Boone, following the graveside service. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Davant Extended Care Residents Fund, Post Office 148, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Henson family.