Margaret Smith Henderson

Margaret Smith Henderson

Margaret Smith Henderson, 96, of Wauchula, FL, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020. She was born September 19, 1923, to Mark and Clara (Skipper) Smith, and was a lifelong resident of Hardee County. Margaret was a Hart Cemetery Trustee, Manager for 53 years. She was President of the Hardee County American Cancer Society; Hardee Memorial Hospital, Director for 8 years; a member of Women’s International Bowling Congress Association, City and State; Florida’s Cowbells Inc., Treasurer for 10 years; Hardee County Farm Bureau; Hardee Agri-Civic Center Committee; Florida Sheriff Association, 60 year member; Lifetime member of the PTA; Red Cross Association; New Hope Baptist Church, Member. Margaret is survived by Daughters- Lynn Brown (John) of Lake Providence, LA; Becky Henderson of Wauchula, FL; Grandson - Steve Brown (Susan); Grandaughters- Jackie Robian (Bubba); Kalee H. Barker; Smokee Whaley (Randall); Great Grandchildren- Addison, Natalie, Avery, Wyatt, Andon; Lifelong friend and care helper- Sue Streeter.  She is preceded in death by Husband-Harold E. Henderson; Parents - Mark and Clara (Skipper) Smith; Brother- Wendell Mark Smith (Wilma). A Memorial Service will be held Saturday February 1, 2020 at 5:00 PM at Hart Cemetery in Wauchula, FL. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hart Cemetery Trustees: Hart Cemetery, P.O. Box 1237, Wauchula, FL 33873.

Services entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

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