Loreta M. Henderson

Loreta M. Henderson, 87 of Texhoma, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 o’clock in the morning on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Texhoma, with Pastor David Moore, officiating. A Graveside Service will follow at 2 o’clock at Stratford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 o’clock to 6 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday at the funeral home in Stratford. Arrangements are under the direction of Beeson ~ Morrison Funeral Directors.

Loreta was born on August 25, 1937, in Happy, TX to Glenford and Marie (Kiker) Fowler. She grew up and attended school at the Big Four Schoolhouse until completion of the 8th grade. She then went to Crosbyton High School where she graduated. She then attended West Texas College and married John ‘J.C.” Henderson on October 6, 1962, in Hereford, TX; he preceded her in death in 2019. Loreta was an excellent homemaker and wife and took great pride in taking care of the family and home. Loreta also helped with county elections and was a part of the Hereford County Extensions where she hosted a weekly radio show to keep the community up to date on current 4H events. Loreta was always very active in church where she taught in the nursery, young adults, and later Sunday School to the older members. She was a member of the Texhoma First Baptist Church. Her family was also very important to her and she enjoyed supporting her children in all their activities. 

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; sister: May Gene Flatt; brothers: J.M. Fowler and Wayne Fowler; great grandson: Ari David Henderson.

Loreta is survived by her children: Howard Henderson of Stratford, TX, David Henderson and wife Tonya of Texhoma, OK, Linda Henderson of Stratford, TX and Michael Henderson and wife Eva of Des Moines, IA; grandchildren: Raquel Henderson and her children: Kayden, Jaxon, and Calvin; Miguel Henderson, Karina Soto and husband Marcos, Irene Henderson and child Maceo, Chad and Tashea Thies and their children: Brox, Braun and Briar; Chanel Henderson, Chandler and Brooke Henderson and their children: Prairie, Granger and Aspen; Tayler and Makiah Henderson and children Asher, Colson, Adalee, Tanner Henderson and wife Charlotte and child Luca, Charisse Henderson, Ben and Sarah Brady and children Brooklyn and Madilyn, Dawn Henderson and Leah Henderson. 

The family suggests, with gratitude, memorials be made to OPSU CoC Bible Chair, PO Box 640, Goodwell, OK 73939.