Mary Jo Henson

Mary Jo Henson, 88, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, July 9, 2010 in Poteau. Mary Jo was born in Poteau on January 4, 1922 to Joseph Edwin & Helen Keller Connelly. Mary Jo was a long standing member of the First Baptist Church of Poteau, OK & she taught Sunday School for many years. Mary Jo taught school for 38 years; 24 years in Muskogee County and 14 in LeFlore County. She was very respected and admired teacher and was presented the Foundation of Excellence Teacher of the Year Award. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, and aunt. She served as a caregiver for many years for her loved ones who preceded her in death. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Edwin Connelly & Helen Keller (Newman) Connelly Chaffin; her husband, A.J. Henson; stepfather, Perry Chaffin; siblings, Betty, Patricia, & Harrell Connelly, Patsy Branscum, Margaret (Puddin’) Campbell. She will be greatly missed. Survivors include her brother, James (Jake) & wife Reba Connelly of Fayetteville, AR; many loving nieces & nephews; great nieces & great nephews; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 3 pm, Sunday, July 11, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Campbell Riggs, John Henson, Brian Henson, Kyle Allison, Jim Connelly, & Clint Blackwood, Joe White, Scotty White,. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Bratton, Scotty Bratton, Haskell “Duke” Dunn, Waylon Groom, Dr. Bert Corr, and Doug Binns, Harrell Bright, & Joe John Harrison.