Opal Henson

Opal Waldene Henson, age 89, joined God and her heavenly family on Friday, June 10, 2011. She was born September 20, 1921 in Silverton, TX.

Waldene was a Charter Member of the Central Baptist Church. She was active in teaching Sunday school, VBS, and W.M.U. She was the past President of the Pilot Club of Clovis, the founder of Queens n Teens, where she worked until her retirement. It was a most successful apparel store which was often featured in Seventeen Magazine.

She was a most considerate, lovely, and kind matriarch to her family, and a perfect example of a Christian. She will be greatly missed by all.

Waldene is survived by her son, Jerry Henson and wife, Liz, of Le Veta, CO daughter, Barbara OHaver and her husband, Terry of Arlington, TX brother, Rex Vaughan of Ruidoso, NM soninlaw, Charles Stephens of Waco, TX 7 grandchildren 13 greatgrand children and 2 greatgreat grandchildren which she was fortunate to know.

Waldene was preceded in death by her husband J.A. Henson daughter, Sue Carol Stephens of Waco, TX her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.V. Vaughan two sisters, Mae Clements and Mildred Stephens greatgreat grandson, Kaden Walter and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Steed Todd Chapel with Rev. Dick Ross officiating. Interment will follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are by SteedTodd Funeral Home Cremation Services, 800 E. Manana Blvd., Clovis, New Mexico 88101, 5757635541. Visit www.steedtodd.com to sign the online guestbook.

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