Martha L. Henderson

Martha L. Henderson, 87, of Covington, passed away July 30, 2016. Mrs. Henderson co-owned the Pony Express - Gas for Less, in Mansfield, for more than 30 years. Additionally, she worked several years at The Bank of Mansfield, the Mansfield Post Office and for a local physician's group. She was a faithful member of Mansfield Baptist Church. Mrs. Henderson enjoyed reading and was an astonishing seamstress. She often made clothes for both her children and grandchildren. She and her husband, Jamie, loved to travel, and was even able to make it to all 50 states. Mrs. Henderson was preceded in death by her husband, Jamie Lee Henderson; and her parents, Thaddeus and Ozilene (Chandler) Johnson.

Survivors include her daughter, Jamie Ruark; sons and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Lynn Henderson, Mike Henderson; grandchildren, Clint Ruark, Dana and Scott Burton, Tonya and Michael Doss, Justin and Melissa Henderson, Dylan Henderson, Erica Henderson; great-grandchildren, Gaven, Aubrey, Brinley, Braxton, Bryce and Tyler; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Henderson will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 3:00 PM, at Mansfield Baptist Church, 101 Woodlawn Road, in Mansfield, with Dr. Jeff Perkins officiating. Friends may visit with the family at the church, Tuesday, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Mrs. Henderson's memory, to the American Cancer Society, 105 Westpark Drive, Suite C, Athens, GA 30606.

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Visitation

AUG 2. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

Mansfield Baptist Church
101 Woodlawn Road
Mansfield, GA, 30055

Memorial Service

AUG 2. 3:00 PM (EDT)

Mansfield Baptist Church
101 Woodlawn Road
Mansfield, GA, 30055