Helen Louise (Young) Henning

Graveside service for Helen Louise Henning, 91 of Vian, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

She was born on April 26, 1929 in Vian, Oklahoma to Helen Louise (Moss) Young and Austin Z. Young, SR. and passed away on July 22, 2020 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was married to Byron E. Henning on December 1948 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on April 30, 1999. Mrs. Henning was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She had a beautiful voice and sang in many choirs and singing conventions. She was a lovely, pleasant person and was slow to anger. She worked hard and helped people when she could. She loved the Lord and trusted Him in all circumstances. Helen maintained a love of peanut butter her whole life. Her smiles, laughter, advice, hugs and patience will be missed. Her family thanks the Lord for giving her to be their mother.

Survivors are:

1 daughter: Byranna L. Wesson of Vian, OK;

2 sons: Roger E. Henning of Vian, OK and Stanley D. Henning of Leadville, CO;

7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and one on the way;

2 sisters: Winnie L. Stovall of Vian, OK and Sharlie A. Ferguson of Elk Grove, CA;

1 sister-in-law: Peggy L. Young of Vian, OK;

many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 1 daughter: Barbara M. McGinn, 1 sister: Helen A. Young and 4 brothers: Robert R. Young, Harry K. Young, Bill Tom Young and Austin Z. Young.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Danny Henning, Wanda Henning, Cody Turley, Tyler Henning, Katrina Scott, Mariah McGee, Amy Battocletti and Sandy Brockman.

Viewing will be 10 am – 8 pm Saturday and 2 – 8 pm Sunday at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw, OK.