Sue Updike Henson, 90, of Warrenton and Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Commonwealth Senior Living.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 2 PM at Front Royal United Methodist Church, 1 West Main Street, Front Royal with the Rev. Rachel Plemmons officiating. Burial will follow at Bennett’s Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Henson was born on December 12, 1932 in Front Royal to the late Julian and Alice Stringfellow Updike. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Henson, Jr. She was a retired case worker with the Department of Social Services, a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, a leader with the Girl Scouts of America, a musician playing the piano and drums and a member of Front Royal United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son, Bruce Elliott Henson (Elva) of Browntown, Virginia; daughter, Julie Enns (Tom) of Springfield, Virginia; granddaughter, Sarah McLain (Nathan) of Plano, Texas; grandson, Nathan Enns (Scarlett) of Shenzhen, China and one great grandchild on the way.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 10333 Southpoint Landing Blvd STE 211, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407 or to a hospice of one’s choice.
Bruce and Julie,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a great friend, as was your Dad. My memories of them both bring smiles to my face and hugs on my heart. I will be coming up from SC for the service.
Janice Hart
Thank you Janice for your consoling words. And thank you for coming such a long way to the funeral. Your presence there will mean so much.
Julie and Bruce
We send our deepest condolences.
May the family have peace that passes all understanding.
Thank you Chris and Ed for those comforting words.
Julie and Bruce
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Sending our deepest condolences,
The Gentiva Hospice Team