of England, AR
June 8, 1932 - August 29, 2021
Sunday, August 29, 2021, Heaven gained a precious soul, Muriel Jeannine "Sissy" Brittain Henderson from her home surrounded by her family. Sissy was born June 8, 1932, in England, Arkansas to William Sidney and Mollie Louise Whitlock Brittain.
Sissy graduated from England High School in 1949 and attended Arkansas State Teacher's College (UCA) where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority. She decided to come home and marry the love of her life, Clint Elliott Henderson on April 8, 1951. They moved to Bradley, Arkansas for Clint to farm, but soon moved back to England. Together they enjoyed traveling with friends, Razorback games, but most of all they loved to be with their children and grandchildren.
Sissy was a faithful lifetime member of First Baptist Church England. She raised her children in the church because that was the most important thing to have her children to know Jesus. When her children were young, she taught children's Sunday School and Vacation Bible School until they were grown. At that point, she began to teach an adult women's Sunday School class. She taught until she was not able to attend due to her health. Sissy's favorite part of church was the music and especially the choir. She was a member of the choir from the time she was a young girl until there were no more choirs. She enjoyed singing in the special music programs and singing solos.
Sissy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Joel Brittain Henderson, and her siblings Dorothy Brittain Tanner, Reeves Bernard Whitlock "Sonny" Brittain, and William Patrick Brittain. She leaves a great legacy in her children, Clint (Connie) Henderson, Jr., Hollie Henderson, Pam (Jim) McFall, and John (Missy) Henderson, and daughter-in-law, Beverly Henderson. She is also leaving her legacy of life to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Ryan Henderson, Erin Pearson, Rachel (Barry) Jackson, Brittainy (Mark) Williamson, Jay (Natalie) McFall, Caty Henderson, Hanah Henderson, John William Henderson, Jr., Haley Henderson, Clint Henderson III, Niles Childress, Tyler McCormick, Peyton Pearson, Marah Williamson, Greer Jackson, Connor Jackson, Turner Henderson, and Elliott McFall. There are also four other Earth Angels that survive her, Jamie McGraw, Linda Frye, Karen Henry, and Leslie Triplett better known as the "Woo Hoo" girls. Without them, her last nine months would not have been filled with so much love and care.
Funeral will be 2:00 P. M. Thursday, September 2 at First Baptist Church, England with Rev. Rick Hyde and Bro. Toby Havens officiating. Burial will follow at Mulberry Cemetery. Visitation will be at 1:00 P. M. at the church.
Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church, 201 Haywood St., England, AR., 72046 or to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202.
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20 Condolence(s)
Terri Dyer
Sunday, September 12, 2021
To Holley and family I am sorry for your loss!Mrs.Sissy will be missed! Love and prayers Terri Dyer
Lee Tackett and Toby Tackett
Sunday, September 5, 2021
The Tackett family sends our love. My mom, Toby loved meeting at Charlotte’s to have lunch with her England crew. Sending prayers for your family.
Tammy Center
Friday, September 3, 2021
Sending prayers and condolences! So sorry for your loss.
Linda Williams Watts
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Sympathy and prayers for the family. Ms. Sissy was a great lady in so many ways.
Randy and Susan cates
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Prayers for the family,we loved mrs.sissy!
Bill and Vicky James
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Prayers for comfort in knowing your sweet mom is in Heaven.
Mark, Bobbie, Chase, Tawnya, Addison Lain & Eva Wallace
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Hollie & family we are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with each of you. May God give you strength. Sending our love.
Ginger Adams
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Sissy, a beautiful spirit, always offering a sweet smile and a kind heart.
paul and linda jowers
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
we will miss her
Annette Rogers Haney
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Dear Pam and all the family,
So sorry to learn of the passing of your wonderful mother. A true woman of substance and a treasure to all who knew her.I have great memories of her participation in her love of music and of course teaching music to her children.
She leaves a tremendous legacy. Hold on dearly to all she taught you and cherish the example she leaves with you all. She was quite a lady!
Robin Divine
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Pam and Family,
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. Thoughts and Prayers for you and your family.
Love,
Robin Divine
Donna Archer
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
So sorry for your loss of your mother. She will be missed by so many. Sending love and prayers,
Donna and Gary Archer
Deloris Pierce
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
I never got to meet your Mom but I know your Mom is special because of all the good things I have read & saw you post & because she raised such a caring & thoughtful person as yourself. Praying for you & your family now & in days to come. ðŸ™
Faith Fields
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Ms. Sissy was my Sunday School teacher for many years. She was such a kind and loving person and will certainly be missed. Love and prayers to the family.
Shae Heath
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
To Mrs. Pam, Brittainy, Jay and the entire family:
Mrs. Sissy was one of the kindest souls I ever met. There was no denying that she deeply loved her entire family. My prayers and love go out to each of you during this hard time.
Charles Anderson
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Ms.Henderson was a true Christian lady who certainly will be missed by so many.ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Lucy and Charlie McNew
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Pam, Hollie and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Love and prayers,
Lucy and Charlie McNew
Barbara White
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The day we lose our Mother is the saddest day of a persons life. But we have the promise of meeting them again. Loved your poem. It says it all! Loved your Mom. Met here one time in Dillard’s LR. I got to stand in her glo about 10 minutes.
George Krause
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Fond memories of summers spent in Pine Bluff and visits to England to hangout with the cousins.
Darrell & Stacia Phillips
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Ms. Sissy was like a second mother to me. Growing up 50% of the time it seems I spent at her house growing up with Joel. It was always great to sit around in the living room with Mr. Clint and Sissy. Will miss her, she was a very special person and I know her family and all will miss her as well.
God bless until we meet again.