Helen Jane Henderson Anderson

Helen Jane (Davenport) Henderson Anderson, 86, of Carmel and formerly of Danville, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, June 21, 2024, while in the care of Majestic Care of Carmel. She was born in Franklin, KY, on May 13, 1938, to the late Alvis and Gertie (Gully) Davenport. Born one of seven children consisting of 5 sisters and one brother, she was raised on a 25-acre farm, and the family grew tobacco, corn, strawberries and had a large garden. In addition, they raised dairy cows and chickens. Traveling north, Helen settled in Indianapolis with an older sister where she met her first husband and the future father of her 3 children, Thurman Henderson, a handsome young soldier. The pair were married on December 19, 1956 and spent 13 months living in Germany where he was stationed while serving in the United States Army. Upon their return to the states, they settled in Hazelwood, later moving to Danville to raise their family. They enjoyed camping and spending many weekends at KOA Campgrounds. A talented cook, she loved feeding her people and the company Thurman would invite to the house, as well as listening to bluegrass music. Later in life when the retirement era began, the couple enjoyed traveling out west, with their favorite destination being Arizona. When Thurman unexpectedly passed away in 2004 after just shy of 48 years of marriage, Helen continued to follow her interest in Bluegrass music, attending many festivals including the Bill Monroe Festival every year. It was the festival in Amo where she met the man she would spend her golden years with, Gerald Anderson. He proposed to her just a mere 27 days later. The two were united in marriage on September 16, 2006, and spent 16 years together until his passing in 2022. A caring, kind, and sweet soul, Helen never had a bad word to say about anyone. She was a devoted Christian and a member of the Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Danville. She loved her family deeply and will be forever missed by all who were blessed to know her. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husbands, Thurman Burl Henderson, and Gerald Anderson, along with her sisters, Dorothy Parker, Aileen Boyd, and Ann Uhls. She leaves behind her children, Rick Henderson (Holly) of Greencastle, Roger Henderson of Coatesville, and Linda Greemann (Don) of Whitestown; siblings, Gertie Poor (Jim) of Clayton, Ruby Taylor (Ken) of Louisville, KY, and Larry Davenport of Rome, GA; 8 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and 3 stepchildren. Friends and family are invited to Celebrate Helen’s Life from 10am to Noon, on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia, with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at Noon. Brian Tolan will officiate services and Helen will be laid to rest alongside her husband Thurman in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall following the service. To upload a picture on her tribute wall, share a favorite story, send the family an online condolence, sign the online guest registry, or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Helen Jane Henderson Anderson

May 13, 1938 - June 21, 2024