Kathleen Avene Henderson

Kathleen Avene (Thompson) Henderson was born November 3, 1960 to Kenneth and Charlene Thompson in Okemah, Oklahoma. She was baptized into the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn in October of 1974. Kathleen graduated from Weleetka High school in 1979. She worked at her grandparent's nursery - the Thompson Greenhouse while she was in high school, as well as worked at the Pizza place, Burnettes, and Fashion Craft. She then met the love of her life, Richard Henderson at a church function, and was married November 28, 1981. Kathleen then had 4 daughters, Grace, Kattie, Charlotte, and Carrie. Her kids were her life, from subbing at the school, helping with classroom activities - and then later when the girls were in High School was very involved in their Band and Choir trips. She would also cart them to young kid church events, and any other kids who wanted to jump in the car for trips to Vici or Colorado. One of her greatest joys was also to bring food to anyone who was sick, and helping in any way she possibly could. She even opened her home up for a few people to come live with her while they figured out their next steps in life. Another event that was a huge hit that she loved to put on would be the Young kid 20 and over events. Then the grandbabies came along - and she was even more thrilled to buy baby clothes, rock them, and later on watch them learn how to ride their bikes at the lake with the whole family around. Then rooting for them at their Cheer, Basketball, Soccer or Volleyball games. Even later on when she wasn't well, she still made a way to cheer them on, bribe them with money for goals, comfort them when they lost a goat, or give high fives for getting an award at school. Kathleen was preceded in death by her dad, Kenneth Thompson, Mother-in-law Mary Henderson, Father-in-law Perry Henderson. One nephew Jason McCracken, nieces Lora and Rebecca Poulson. She is survived by her husband Richard of the home, children: Grace, Kattie and husband Jack, Charlotte, Carrie and husband Daniel, and mother Charlene Thompson. Sister, Diane McCracken and husband Glen of Olathe Colorado. Grandchildren Mikayla, Carley, Rylynn, Abbi, Remington all of Blanchard. A host of nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, and people she felt like were her own kids. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the General Assembly and Church of the First Born in Newcastle. Burial will follow at the Blanchard Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page, Wilson Little. If unable to watch live, it will be archived on our website, www.wilsonlittle.com following the service.

Kathleen Avene Henderson

November 3, 1960 - September 9, 2021