Mrs. Joyce Jeanette Paxton Henderson
November 17, 1946 - July 17, 2016
Joyce Jeanette Paxton Henderson, 69, of DeWitt died July 17, 2016. She was born November 17, 1946, in DeWitt to Jim and Myrtle Paxton. She was the owner and operator of Star Cleaners in DeWitt, and was also a seamstress. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Travis Henderson. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Charlie McGee (Jennifer) and Stacy Price (David) both DeWitt; two grandchildren Kelsea and Denton McGee of DeWitt; three brothers James "Dood" Paxton (Carol), Bob Paxton (Susan), and Bill Paxton (Tina) all of DeWitt; six sisters Katherine Davidson, Margie Coker (Ray), Betty Ward, Norma Childers (Jerry), and Brenda Fread (Robbie) all of DeWitt, and Blanche Arthur of Jacksonville; one aunt Dorothy Paxton of DeWitt; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. July 20 at First Assembly of God with burial following in Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. before the funeral service. www.essexfuneralhome.com
Joyce Jeanette Paxton Henderson, 69, of DeWitt died July 17, 2016. She was born November 17, 1946, in DeWitt to Jim and Myrtle Paxton. She was the owner and operator of Star Cleaners in DeWitt, and was also a seamstress. She was preceded in... View Obituary & Service Information