Dorothy Henderson, 90, Garnett, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, at Vintage Place, El Dorado.
She was born May 7, 1923, in Colony, the daughter of Ralph Collins and Nellie (Martin) Lewis. She graduated from Colony High School in 1941 and received Civil Service Appointment as typist and was employed in Eureka, Oswego and Ottawa.
Dorothy married Harold Stewart on Sept. 16, 1949, in Erie. He preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1966. She married Walter Murray on Dec. 16, 1967. They made their home in Tonganoxie, then to Garnett in 1974. He preceded her in death on Nov. 14, 1983. She married Willis Henderson on Aug. 10, 1988, in Garnett. He preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 2010.
She worked for Brandywine Gifts many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Garnett and was a member of the M.J. Hummel/Goebel and charter member of Precious Moments Collectors Club.
Dorothy is survived by two sisters, Amy Harris, Prairie Village and Rachel Kelley, El Dorado; five nephews, Aaron Kelley, Jr., Wichita, Alan Kelley, El Dorado, Leo Harris, Lenexa, Michael Harris, Prairie Village, Douglas Harris, Overland Park; three nieces, Diane Rebstock, Andover, Judy Gomez, Wichita, Suzanne McKim, Bend, Ore.; many great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, at First United Methodist Church, Garnett, with burial following in Highland Cemetery, Ottawa. Family will greet friends at the church at noon on Tuesday.
Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church First, Garnett. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.
Dorothy Henderson
