Ima Louise Henderson
May 7, 1932 - February 24, 2019
Ima Louise Henderson, age 86, of Jerusalem, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019. She was born May 7, 1932 in Jerusalem, a daughter of Irtle Huneycutt and Minnie Elkins Huneycutt. She was a retired beautician and a member of the Jerusalem Church of Christ. She began playing country and gospel music at five years old. In addition to singing, she played several musical instruments including the guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and piano. She took great pride in defeating Roy Orbison in a talent contest in Texas in 1955. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Marion Henderson of Jerusalem; son, Dennis (Annette) Henderson of Ft. Worth, Texas; daughter, Sheila Henderson Sommers of Jerusalem; grandchildren, Aaron (Karen) Henderson, Melanie (Jon) Ford, Matt (Ashley) Henderson, and Justin (Jessica) Sommers; and great grandchildren, Nathan and Nicholas Henderson, Phillip and Anna Ford, and Wade and Joseph Sommers. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, at the Jerusalem Church of Christ with Mr. Scott Roderick officiating. Burial will be at Robertstown Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service, at the church.
Ima Louise Henderson, age 86, of Jerusalem, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019. She was born May 7, 1932 in Jerusalem, a daughter of Irtle Huneycutt and Minnie Elkins Huneycutt. She was a retired beautician and a member of the... View Obituary & Service Information