of Bentonville, AR

November 17, 1940 - October 18, 2016

Barbara Carol Henderson, age 75, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at her home in Bentonville, Arkansas formally of England, Arkansas. She was born November 17, 1940 in England, Arkansas, the daughter of the late William A. Duerson and Mary Rochelle Duerson. She attended England High School graduating with the class of 1958, and continued her education at University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas.

She loved cheerleading through high school, college, later married the love of her life and raised 3 children. Barbara loved to travel and her favorite place was Hawaii. She was an accomplished Interior Designer, talented artist, and played the piano beautifully. She used her gift and love of music to serve the Lord for many years, playing for her church every week and then for nursing homes on weekends. She was somewhat of an authority on growing orchids and spending hours in her greenhouse, taking care of her orchids.

Barbara loved life and was so much fun to be around. Anyone that knew her loved her. She loved her family more than anything and being with them was what she wanted most.

In addition to her father, William A. Duerson, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Duane Henderson, Sr.

She is survived by her Mother, Mary Rochelle Duerson, one son, Robert D. Henderson, Jr. and wife Deborah of Huntsville, Alabama; two daughters, Zoe Burton and husband Tim of Elkins, Arkansas; Beth Carter and husband Bryan of Bentonville, Arkansas.

Barbara is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Steven Henderson, Katie Beth Gibbs and husband Drew of Elkins, Arkansas, Rachel Reddell and husband Zac of Centerton, Arkansas; Nathan and Caleb Carter of Bentonville, Arkansas; 2 great-grandchildren, Isabella and Christen Gibbs of Elkins, Arkansas.

She is also survived by one sister, Melissa Harmon and husband Rod of Thornton, Colorado; one brother Kerry Duerson and wife Sandie of England, Arkansas. She also has a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, and extended family.

Services will be 2:00 P. M. at Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939 Saturday, October 22, 2016. Visitation will be at 1:00 P. M. October, 22, 2016 prior to the service. Burial will follow in Mulberry Cemetery in England, Arkansas.

Memorials may be made to Zion Hill Baptist Church, 11923 Zion Hill Rd., Cabot, AR 72023.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-England Funeral Home
202 Stuttgart Highway
England, AR  72046
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com