Fidelia Henderson

Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 8th at First United Methodist Church for Fidelia Ann Henderson of Artesia.

Fid, 84, died Thursday, February 4, 2016, at her home.

Rev. Monty Leavell will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary Sunday, February 7th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fid was born on November 18, 1931, to Harold Hamill and Mittie (White) Hamill. She spent her childhood in Hope and Artesia, graduating from Artesia High School in 1949.

Fid loved life, which she lived with tremendous joy. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Her great wit brightened the days of many, bringing laughter and cheer. Beloved for her listening ear, she imparted simple wisdom, reminding others of their great worth to her and God. She will be greatly missed.

She married Lenard "L.G." Henderson in Artesia on June 6, 1951. During their more than sixty years of marriage, the couple lived in Artesia, as well as Dalhart, Alice, San Antonio and Buchanan Dam, Texas. In addition to raising her children, Fid was an incredibly supportive coach's wife, encouraging L.G., other coaches, wives, students and others in their community. Upon retirement, when not tending their land in Buchanan, they spent significant time as volunteer campground hosts near Creede, Colorado and traveling to visit family and friends. After returning to Artesia in 2010, L.G. and Fid were members of the First United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on December 30, 2012. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Hamill Baldwin, her brother, Harold Hamill, Jr., and brother-in-law A.L. Henderson.

Fid is survived by son Butch Henderson and wife Karen of Plainview, Texas; son Cooper Henderson and wife Judy of Artesia; and daughter Linda Prior and husband Jay of Jarrell, Texas. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, including Rex and wife Melissa; Jodi and husband John; Bryan and wife Carrie; Matthew; Britni; Janna and husband Chase; and Rick and wife Brogan. Eight great-grandchildren also survive her, including Alexan, Charis, Asher, Annabelle, Emmeline, Hamill, L.G. II and Caliber, as well as brothers-in-law Charles Baldwin and wife Myrna, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions can be made to either the L.G. Henderson Scholarship Fund, which will award college scholarships to students that intend to pursue football coaching careers, or another charity of choice. Contributions to the scholarship fund will be received at the Artesia High School Athletic Office.

Visitation

Terpening Son Mortuary
611 W. Grand Ave.
Artesia, NM  88210
Sunday, February 7, 2016
From 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Service

Funeral Services

First United Methodist Church
500 W. Grand Ave.
Artesia, NM  88210
Monday, February 8, 2016
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Woodbine Cemetery
200 E. Hermosa Drive
Artesia, NM  88210

Memorial Contributions

L.G. Hernderson Scholarship Fund, Artesia High School Athletic Office
1106 W. Quay Ave.
Artesia, NM  88210