Funeral

My step-mom, Marie Henderson, lost her battle with cancer last Thursday, April 22, 2010. She knew Jesus as her Savior and is now experiencing something so amazing, we can't even imagine it. The funeral was last Sunday and it was really nice. The small country church she attended was packed full of people who loved her and there were even people standing in the back. The pastor did a wonderful job of honoring her and presenting a message of salvation to many who may have never heard it otherwise. I was able to pick a scripture to read during the graveside service. I didn't know which one I would read until we were in the truck on the way to the cemetery, but the Lord gave me this scripture and I think it was perfect. Here it is:

Psalm 46

God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear,
Even though the earth be removed,
And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Though its waters roar and be troubled,
Though the mountains shake with its swelling.

There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God,
The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.
God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved;
God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved;
He uttered His voice, the earth melted.

The LORD of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge.

Come, behold the works of the LORD,
Who has made desolations in the earth.
He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two;
He burns the chariot in the fire.

Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!

The LORD of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge.




Minnie Marie Henderson
September 25, 1952 - April 22, 2010

Minnie Marie Henderson, age 57 of Calico Rock, Arkansas passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House. She was born September 25, 1952 in Old Joe, Arkansas to Henry and Velma (Teegarden) Pruitt.
Mrs. Henderson married Bobby Henderson January 20, 1990 in Old Joe, Arkansas. She was a production line worker for Baxter Lab and retired after 32 years of service.
Mrs. Henderson is survived by her husband: Bobby Henderson of Calico Rock, three daughters: Paige Bishop and husband Jeff of Lucedale, Mississippi, Amy Stinespring and husband Jeremy of Westville, Illinois and Elizabeth Stauffer and husband John of Sherwood, Arkansas, two sisters: Estalee McGowen of Culp, Arkansas and Marlene Staggs of Calico Rock, Arkansas, eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Pleasant Valley Community Church with Pastor Monte Neal officiating. A visitation will be Sunday from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in Galatia Cemetery.

Beth