COLUMBUS
Lois Ann Payne Henderson passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, peacefully at home after suffering a fall.
She began her life on 7 May 1929 in Yorktown IN as the only child of Fred Payne and Rachel Vanscoy. Lois was accomplished accordion player and majorette during her high school years. Upon graduation from Yorktown High School in 1947, she attended Ball State Teachers College, now Ball State University. She graduated in 1951 with a B.A. in education. She was a member of Delta, Delta, Delta sorority. She taught for a few years in La Porte IN, before heading to California for excitement and better career opportunities. She accepted an elementary school teacher position in Long Beach CA On her way out to CA she detoured to Mexico with two other women friends. She apparently had a marvelous adventure since her stories entertained us for decades.
After a couple of years she met her future husband, Garris, also a Hoosier. They were married in June 1957. Lois then earned a master’s degree in education from Long Beach State University. She taught elementary grades throughout her career as well as serving as a math specialist to all elementary grades of the school district. She retired in 1989 and moved back to Indiana in 1992. They decided to settle in Columbus and bought a house in 1994. Lois began traveling after the death of her husband in 2008. She enjoyed cruising and traveling around the United States, Italy, Australia, and particularly Egypt on her 90th birthday. Lois also enjoyed history, (she was a member of the Yorktown Historical Society), cats, antiques, ( especially Ball jars), and knitting. She had a great sense of humor and love of life. She lived life on her terms and will be terribly missed. She is survived by nieces, Diane Henderson and Suzanne Henderson Bowman and nephews, Gary Henderson, Marc Henderson, and Patrick Henderson, and many great nieces, nephews and friends.
In keeping with Mrs. Henderson’s wishes, cremation will take place.
A celebration of life service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, December 9, 2024 at Upland Brewing Company Banquet room.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
Arrangements by Barkes, Weaver &Glick Funeral Home.
Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at barkesweaverglick.com
