Laura Leona Henson
Obituary
Leona Whiteley Bennett Henson was born December 17, 1923 in Burbank, Oklahoma the daughter of Robert Ruel and Maude B (Choate) Whiteley. She completed this life on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the age of 87.
Leona had a long career as a banker starting at Community State Bank. She retired from Sooner Federal Savings and Loan as a Senior Loan Officer.
She was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was deeply committed to her family. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert V. Bennett in 1983.
She is survived by her husband, James Lynn Henson; her daughter; Barbara Trecek (Jim) of Tulsa; her son, Gary R. Bennett (Muffy) of Phoenix, AZ; her step-daughters, Ann Henson of Billings, MT and Jane Henson of Elkin, NC; her step-son, Russell Henson of Dallas, TX; her brother, Bob G. Whiteley (Marylou) of Ruidoso, NM; her Grandchildren, Matt and Kyle Whiteis, Derek and Kristina Bennett, Heather DePalma and Hillary Moseley; her great Grandchildren: Mason, Riley, Preston and Mitchell Whiteis, Bennett and Claire White, Kaitlyn DePalma and Maddie Moseley; her step-grandchildren: Tyler and Conner Henson. The family would like to gratefully acknowledge her devoted caregiver, Talesha Waite.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Ninde Brookside Chapel with interment in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Asbury United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
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Tributes & Memories
Dear Lynn, I am terribly sorry for your loss of Leona, she was a Beautiful Lady inside and out and my prayers are with you. I enjoyed working for the two of you, and I missed you guys the last couple of years! But, I knew you both were in a place where you were being taking care of. Leona seemed to be at peace when I saw her at the Funeral Home. She had a Beautiful smile on her face and she looked radiant. You two were such a Blessing to me and I am so thankful that I got to be a part of your lives. You take care now Lynn, you have many years ahead of you. Loved you both.
Linda Cupps
Jim and Barbara - You've been in my thoughts and prayers. I didn't realize your mom and mine were born in the same year. I'm happy for you that she got to stay with you a lot longer than mine did. It's never easy to let them go, but time does heal and the memories mean so much. She was a lovely lady and I'm glad I got to meet her.
Diane Selph
It was sad news to hear of Leona's passing. Although I didn't know her well, she was a lovely lady with a ready smile. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. May you keep her memory alive in your hearts for we are just 'passing thorough' this life and will see her again one day. Sincerely, C
Cathy Minniear
Dear Barbara and family, I went to see your mother this afternoon and she looked Beautiful, Peaceful, and had a Wonderful Smile on her face. She looked so peaceful. I was truly blessed to have known her, I will always remember her kind words. She was such a joy whenever I would come over, and so loving. I will miss her and her smiling face. God Bless You All... And, I thank God for letting me be a part of Leona's life, for such a small time as it was, I felt like I knew her forever. Linda Cupps
Linda Cupps
Gary and Muffy - I am very sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you in my thoughts. I hope that your memories will comfort you and give you peace. Thinking of you and sending you my deepest sympathy. Sheryl Eisenbraun
Sheryl Eisenbraun
Our most sincere condolences and our heartfelt prayers go out to the family. She was a special lady and will be missed.
Steve & Janie Davis