E. Isabell Lou Henderson

HENDERSON, E. ISABELL LOU E. Isabell Lou Henderson, age 76 of Waco passed away at home Tuesday, August 6, 2002. Services will be held at 1:30PM Thursday, August 8 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Rev. Alvin Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 6:00-8:00PM Wednesday, August 7 at the funeral home. Lou was born on October 22, 1925 in Hugo, Oklahoma to James and Hattie Hines. She married Samuel N. Henderson on May 8, 1942 in El Paso. Sam preceded her in death in January 1991. She moved to Waco where she worked many years for Dr. Carl Friedman and for 23 years as the Director of the McLennan County Mental Health Court Services. Lou was devoted to the mental health needs of the people of Waco and McLennan County. October 21, 1986 was proclaimed “Lou Henderson Day” in her honor by the City of Waco for 40 years of service in the Mental Health field. Lou served for many years on the Board of Directors and as President of the McLennan County Employees Federal Credit Union. Survivors include brother, Cecil and wife, Mickey of Oklahoma City and several nephews and nieces. Special thanks to: Val Johnson, Precious Loveones caregivers for their devoted care. Doctors: Elizabeth Turnage and her staff, and J.C. Littrell. Lifelong Friend Rachael Fritsch Friend and Power of Attorney, John Mattson Abba Medical Supply Company Sue Fritsch Personal Nurse Memorials may be made to Heart of Texas MHMR, 110 S. 12 St., Waco, TX 76701. Memorial guestbook at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. WILKIRSON-HATCH-BAILEY