Doris J. Henderson

Doris Jean Henderson, age 82 years, a resident of rural Goreville, Illinois, passed away Friday morning, October 28, 2022, at 8:39 AM at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Doris Jean was born June 23, 1940 in Wynne, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Cleveland McDowell Stewart and Artie Lorene (Grant) Stewart. On March 31, 1961, Doris Jean was united in marriage to Carl Henderson in St. Charles, Illinois. He survives. In addition to her husband, Doris Jean is also survived by: her children – Charlyn (Tom, Jr.) Haden of Goreville and Jeff (Guillermo) Henderson of Orlando, Florida; a grandson – Tom Haden III of Goreville, a sister – Sandy Hooper of St. Louis, Missouri; and a brother – Don (Patrice) Stewart of Dallas, Texas. In addition to her parents, Doris Jean was preceded on death by a son – Galen Henderson; her stepmother – Mary Stewart; and a sister – Margaret McKinistry. Doris Jean was a 1958 graduate of Elgin High School. During the time Carl was in military service, Doris Jean worked as an assembler for Motorola, Inc. in Franklin Park. She had also been employed by the Chicago Rawhide Company in Elgin. When the family moved to Southern Illinois, Doris Jean worked as a waitress at the Dinner Bell Restaurant in Goreville and also worked as an assembler for Florsheim Shoe Company located in Anna, prior to her retirement. Doris Jean was also a faithful homemaker. In addition to her beloved family, many friends thought of her as a mother or grandmother and affectionately referred to her as “Momma Jean.” She is fondly remembered for her love of the Lord and for helping anyone that she could. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She was a faithful and devoted Christian and a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Goreville Doris Jean loved music and, along with Mazie Perry and Patricia Perry Miller, the trio formed the gospel singing group, Pure Praise. In addition to singing in churches they also joined Pastor Tex Perry in his prison ministry. He would preach and Doris Jean, Mazie, and Patricia would sing hymns. Doris Jean also loved collecting dragonflies and angels. A graveside service honoring the life of Doris Jean Henderson will be conducted Thursday afternoon, November 3, 2022, at 2:30 PM at Friendship Cemetery, 1635 Friendship Loop, Goreville, Illinois. Pastor Lex Hembree will officiate. Interment will follow. There will be no public visitation. Those attending the service are invited to gather at the cemetery at 2:15 PM Thursday, November 3, 2022. Memorials may be made to the Friendship Cemetery Fund, 3544 Alum Cave Road, Marion, Illinois 62959.

Doris J. Henderson

June 23, 1940 - October 28, 2022