Joyce Inez Henderson

Joyce Inez Henderson of Mesquite, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday January 1st, 2016.She was born on August 2nd, 1926 in Rule, Texas to JohnWoody and Maude Culpepper. Preceded in death by her parents and three siblings, John Woody Culpepper, JR, Mildred Kilcrease, and Opal Stark. Joyce is survived by her husband of 62 years, Edd V Hendersonand by sons Edd, Jr and wife Sharon and Terry and wife Susan.She is also survived by her four grandchildren who knew her as "Ganny".Jason of Beaumont, Tiffany and husband Aaron of Hurst, Ben and wife Chelsea of Denver, CO and Samuel and wife Mallory of Amarillo, and three great-grand children, Wyatt, Kate and Ella,as well as several nieces and nephews. Joyce worked as an administrative assistant for most of her work career, and helped her husband open an accounting practice in Floydada, Texas.She was active in her church and local benevolence efforts while in Floydada.She had recently move to Mesquite to be closer to her sons and their families. Services will be held at 11 am Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 at the New Hope Funeral Home in Sunnyvale, Texas.The family will receive friends at 10am prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mimosa Lane Baptist Church Building Fund, 1233 NBelt Line Rd, Mesquite, TX75149.