"I was lucky enough to spend some time with Jeanie and Tonya on her one of her visits to Arizona great catching up with her and spend some time talking about Troy. But I remember the most was your big jar of tip coins always put her tips in that big huge jar love y?all"
In loving memory of
Gloria Jean "Jeanie" Henderson
March 25, 1944 - July 28, 2020
Gloria Jean "Jeanie" Henderson
Canton- Gloria Jean "Jeanie" Henderson, 76, a Canton Native, and longtime Texas resident moved back to Canton after retirement and made a beautiful home and enjoyed her many days doing what she loved most, spending time with her family and friends. She passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria
She was born on March 25, 1944 in Canton to Leroy Wright and Lois (Severt) Lingenfelter.
Surviving are three children, Troy (Sheryl) Lefler of Hurst Texas, Teri (Chris) Geeseman of Canton Illinois, and Tonya (Richard Vasquz) McIntire of Mesa Arizona, two brothers, Robert (Stephanie) Wright and Michael (Sarah) Wright, one sister, Sue Engle, six grandchildren, Courtney, Nicholas, Cody, Carissa, Davon, and Davian, and Eight great grandchildren with three more on the way.
She was greeted in heaven by, her parents and one brother, Richard Wright.
Jeanie owned and operated D and J Coffee Shop in Canton with Mary "Dootsie" Grier. She worked for many years at Browns Snappy Service in Canton, and later retired from Wal Mart in Texas.
Jeanie loved hummingbirds, roosters, and making her home and yard for all her family to enjoy. Jeanie, better known as "Nana" to all of her grandchildren, loved spending time with them, and all of her family.
God speed daughter, sister, mother and nana, we love and will miss you. Until we meet again!
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Troy, so very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Deb Kuchan"
"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, May drawing close to God in prayer bring comfort and peace knowing that God himself cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7"
"Tonya, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your CHS Classmates "WE ARE THE CLASS OF 87""
"Remember Jeanie when she worked at Browns great waitress. "
"I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great woman. I remember being friends when Tonya and I were growing up. I loved her as my own mom and was so happy to see her again last year. She was an amazing woman. Terri I am sorry for being the little sister, but I remember when Tonya and I hung out we would watch you get ready to go out. You are so beautiful. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. ????"
"I'm so sorry to hear this. I worked with her for many years. We always had fun working together. She will be missed. Always with a smile on her face."