Ruth Charlene Henderson
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Ruth Charlene James Henderson, 72, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed 8:28 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2023, in Traditions at Chillicothe, Ohio.
Charlene was born May 20, 1950 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of Charles Colvin James and Ruth Maxine (Cartwright) James.
Surviving are a son, William Earl "Will" Henderson II and wife Allison of Chillicothe, Ohio and daughter, Leah Renee Bolt and husband Chuck of Chillicothe, Ohio, one daughter adopted by love, Brandee Park Haddox of Chillicothe, Ohio, seven grandchildren, Dylan, Megan, Ethan, Bryce, Hope, Mae, and McKinley, four siblings, Victoria Shaver and husband Danny, Carol Walls and husband Larry, Rev. Frank James and wife Rev. Kym, and Gina James, and brother-in-law, Michael Gardner.
She was preceded in death by her parents, ex-husband, William Henderson I, two sisters, Barbara Doyle and Emily Gardner, and nephew, Dale Shaver.
Charlene resided primarily in Chillicothe and recently at Beverly Apartments in Waverly. She was an active member of various local churches and enjoyed teaching Sunday School for youth programs. She was an avid artist with particular interest in ceramics, oils, and acrylics, with a fondness for landscapes.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2023, at the Boyer Funeral Home in Waverly, with Rev. Tony Lambert, officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Union Cemetery, Bridge Street, Waverly, Ohio.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family asks you consider a donation to the Real Joy Community Fellowship Building fund, Pike County Animal Shelter or the organization of your choice.
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