SR0160 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lavada Ruth Caraker Henderson of Anna, who passed away on March 11, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Lavada Henderson was born on March 6, 1931 in Union County; she was the fourth child of Everett Brady and Martha Jane Smith Caraker; she married Jewel "Red" Henderson on September 27, 1947; he preceded her in death on August 21, 1981; and

WHEREAS, Lavada Henderson was a business manager for Choate Mental Health Center, retiring in 1991 after 26 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Lavada Henderson was a member of First Baptist Church in Anna and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary; and

WHEREAS, Lavada Henderson held many titles for which she was proud, some of which included Mud, Mother, Mams, Grandma, MaMaw and Gomma; she was a most giving person whose life was filled with joy; her delight in life was spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Lavada Henderson was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jewel "Red" Henderson; her brother, Curtis Caraker; her sister, Zelma Yates; and her granddaughter, Tiffany Sadler; and

WHEREAS, Lavada Henderson is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Paul) Sadler and Cheryl (Larry) Jaymes; her son, Terry (Billie) Henderson; her beloved sister, Helen C. Garner; her grandchildren, Timothy (Michele) Sadler, Jason Gee, Steven Gee, T.J. (Tanette) Henderson, and Britney Sadler; her great-grandchildren, Elijah, Alison, and Maya Sadler, Paige Gee, and MacKenzie and Braden Gee; her sisters-in-law, Glenda (Ken) Smith and June (Bill ) Stokes; her nephews and nieces, Don Yates, Bob Caraker, Donna Sadler, and Glenda Koeller; her dear friend, Pinky Cates; and her many other cousins and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Lavada Henderson; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lavada Henderson as an expression of our sympathy.