Bette L. Henderson, 79, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 of natural causes at Hubbard Hill Estates. Bette was born on February 21, 1940 in Parks Township, Pennsylvania to the late Glenn R. and Eleanor M. (Shaffer) Donaldson. She married the Rev. Charles O. Henderson Jr. on December 8, 1956 in Leechburg, Penn.; he died November 27, 2007.

Surviving are four children, Charles O. (Teri P.) Henderson III, Michael J. (Melissa S.) Henderson, Leslie A. (Raymond P.) Statler, Diane Y. (Randy) Weber; also 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and her sister Kay Plazio. In addition to her parents and husband, an infant son Sean David Henderson preceded her in death.

Bette was a loving homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She was a ceramic teacher and a craft artist. She was a skilled seamstress and pattern quilt maker. Per her wishes cremation was chosen. Private family burial will be in Little Pine Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.