Doris Henson, age 85

Doris Henson, age 85, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Doris was born March 15, 1938 in Rutherford County to the late Samuel Lowery and Cora Lee Wilkerson.

She had a long and dedicated career at various places of employment which included Fiber Industries, at the J.C. Cowan Plant, helping with the education of special needs youth at ICC, for Rutherford County Public Schools at Proctor Elementary and Carver Elementary and in a support role for NASA during the space race in the 1960's.

Doris was a past member of High Shoal Baptist Church. She is currently a member of Floyd's Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Bobby Gene Henson; 10 siblings, Grace Holland, Lily Louise Swink, Bertie Spratt, Ruth Bailey, Mary Frances Lowery, James Lowery, Dewitt Lowery, Jack Lowery, Whitey Lowery and Dub Lowery.

Those left to treasure her memory include her son Ricky Henson and daughter, Tammy (Bobby) Adair all of Forest City; sister-in-law, Hazel Lowery of Ellenboro; three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren.

The funeral was held March 18 at Floyd's Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Carnell officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Parking Lot Fund at Floyd's Creek Baptist Church, 2004 Chase High Rd., Forest City, NC 28043.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.