Betty Beck Henderson

Betty Beck Henderson passed from her earthly life into the next realm of existence on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Betty was born on July 11, 1930 in Macon, GA. She was the daughter of Hattie Howell Beck and Otis Sylvester Beck. She lived with her parents, younger brother, James, and loving grandmother, Carrie Howell. Betty was educated at Fort Hawkins Elementary School, Miller High School, and GAB Business School. After completing her education, Betty went to work at City Bank and Trust Company. On July 8, 1950, Betty married James Freeman Henderson. After a few years of marriage, they were blessed with three children, Julie Pamela, Betty Jill, and James Freeman Henderson, Jr. After the birth of her first child, Betty quit work outside the home and became a fulltime homemaker. Later, she loved working part time as a substitute teacher at Mattie Wells Elementary School, where her children attended school. After the children were out of school, Betty and Freeman moved from their long-time home on Henderson Road in Jones County to the River North community. Betty enjoyed tennis and social activities there for many years until poor health made it necessary to make a move to The Baptist Village in North Macon. Betty was tenderly cared for by her loving husband and children and the thoughtful neighbors at The Baptist Village. Church was a vital part of Betty's life. She was a member of Cross Keys United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She taught Sunday School and participated in women's organizations there. Upon moving to North Macon, Betty and Freeman joined Martha Bowman United Methodist Church and have loved and appreciated their church family there greatly. Betty's illness kept her from participating in as many activities as she would have liked, but her love and devotion to the church were steadfast. Betty was a member of the Nan Freeman Sunday School Class and had a very special affection for this thoughtful, loving group of friends. Betty is survived by her husband of almost 67 years, James Freeman Henderson, Sr. Children - Julie Henderson Henderson (Herald/Sam), Jill Henderson Quinn (Jim), and James Freeman Henderson, Jr. (Julie). Grandchildren - Samuel Herald Henderson III, Michael Freeman Henderson, Whitney Stahl Akom (Brian), Anna Henderson Crook (Robert), and James Freeman Henderson III. Great Grandchildren - Lawson West Akom and Hollins Charlotte Akom. The family wishes to express tremendous love and gratitude to Pruitt Hospice, especially Clay Burdette, and ResCare Home Health, especially Irene Thornton, for the tenderness and compassion shown while their beloved Betty was in the care of these amazing people. Funeral services will be held at Martha Bowman United Methodist Church on Bass Road at 11:00AM on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Dr. John Horton and the Reverend Tim Steffen will officiate. Burial will follow at Henderson Stripling Cemetery in Jones County. A visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at Damascus Hall at the church. The family will lovingly receive flowers or donations to Martha Bowman United Methodist Church 500 Bass Road Macon, GA 3 l2l0 or to Pruitt Cares Foundation 6060 Lakeside Commons Macon, GA 3 1210 in memory of Betty. Register online at www.hartsmort.com. Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola has charge of arrangements.