Service Information
Emma Henderson, age 95, of rural Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at her home.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at the Dan Henderson Farm, 83864 Co. Rd 16 Hector, Minnesota 55342, with interment in Hector City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Dan Henderson Farm in Hector.
Obituary
Emma was born near Kandiyohi, Minnesota on January 27, 1927, to Maint and Leona (Naber) Huisman. She grew up in the area and attended a rural school there and another near Rosendale. Emma worked at the Woolen Mills in Litchfield and 3M in Hutchinson prior to marrying Paul Henderson August 20, 1954. They farmed north of Hector until moving to a farm northwest of Glencoe in 1963.
Emma’s daughter cared for her the last few years in Silver Lake with the gracious help of her husband. Allina Hospice provided wonderful support the last two months. Such care and love is greatly appreciated by all the family.
Emma loved her family and remained very close to her siblings. She raised her children on the bounty of her gardens and planted the edges with zinnias and marigolds. She was practical, curious, and interested in everyone she met. Above all, her faith sustained her throughout her lifetime. Emma’s family thanks everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy.
She is survived by her four children: Owen (Susan) of Albuquerque NM, Vivian Murphy (Doug) of NM, Curt (Patty) of Minnetrista, Doug (Roxane) of Glencoe, 12 grandchildren: Rorke Murphy of White Rock NM, Ben (Heather) Henderson of Phoenix AZ, Creede (Lisa) Murphy of San Diego CA, Dan (Gina) Henderson of Hector, Amber (Gary) Accola of Wilson Wi, Lichen (Ken) Braaten of Kalispell MT, Rachel (Damon) Olson of Lino Lakes, Derek (Elisabeth) Henderson of Ellensburg WA, Talus Murphy of Albuquerque NM, Brooke Henderson of Glencoe, Echo (Sam Thomas) Murphy of Abergavenny Wales, Tyler (Kendi) Henderson of Tulia TX 18 ½ great-grandchildren, one brother, Wilfred (Geraldine) of Litchfield, one sister, Laura Wilkerson of Bloomington, and a sister-in-law Ruth Henderson of Amarillo TX.
Emma was preceded in death by her husband Paul, her parents, two brothers William and George, and five sisters Freda Huisman, Mary Huisman, Martha Huisman, Esther Pratt, and Lois Larson.
Betty Droel says
Our precious older folks are leaving us one by one as they
go from home to HOME. We honor the memory of Emma
leaving a rich heritage that time will only make richer as
the next generations continue the Henderson influence
and example.
Charlene Myers says
Dear Family,
My thoughts have sure been with you! It’s so encouraging to think of Emma being Home, and yet there is sorrow because we miss her.
With care and sympathy,
Charlene Myers
David Duehn says
so sorry to hear she was a nice lady
Carol Pfingsten says
Another pillar has gone home, appreciated her warm smile and gentle nature, she was special!
Our sympathy to her family and many friends who will miss her so much.
Robert and Carol Pfingsten
Duane and Joan Vinkemeier says
Our deepest thoughts and prayers to all. She will missed dearly.
Cheryl Kallis says
So sorry to hear of Emma’s passing. I know she loved sitting outside and enjoying the outdoors. Very nice neighbor. Vivian was so good to her. Tom and Cheryl Kallis
David Hamilton says
Don’t think we ever met Emma but we know and love the heritage she has left behind on earth in her children and grands. Our thoughts are with y’all. Dave and Virginia
Roanne Kooy says
We are glad for the influence Emma left in her children’s lives. As well as her quiet faith and love for the
Lord. She will be missed, and has been as age took away much strength.
Harold and Carol Printz says
Our thoughts and care going your way in your loss. Harold and Carol
Glenda Pickering says
A Nobel soul. She has had far mor on the other side than here for awhile. We rejoice anther is safely gathered in. Thinking of you all. Feeling with you. Picturing today …
With care
Glenda