Dian Henderson

Dian Turner Henderson, 72, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Saturday, June 21, at the Murfreesboro Rehab and Nursing Center surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born on October 9, 1952, in Bluffton, Indiana, to the late Preston and Minnie Turner.

Dian was a member of the First Christian Church in Murfreesboro.

She was elected Pike County and Circuit Clerk in 1983, and continuing her position until 2000. Dian was elected by her fellow clerks of all Arkansas counties as President of the County Clerks Association and also the President of Circuit Clerks Association for many years. She was appointed by the Governor of Arkansas for the State Land Commission Board and the State Auctioneer Board.

Dian is preceded in death by her parents, in-laws Freeman and Helen Henderson; brother, Doyce Turner; three sisters, Vernell Gaa, Wilma Dingler and Betty Hill and infant brother Michael Don, nephews, Mark Turner, David Turner, Mike Cox and niece Renee Cowart and brother-in-law, Mark Henderson.

Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Bill Henderson of Murfreesboro, one son, Todd (Mariel) Henderson of Benton, one daughter, Amy (David) Lott of Murfreesboro. Grandchildren, Evan and Aiden Henderson of Benton, Adam (Lindsey) Lott of Benton, Valorie Lott (Zach) of Arkadelphia. Brian (Anita) Lott of Florida, Erica (Chad) Staggs of Texarkana, and great-granddaughter Hadley Staggs of Texarkana, brothers Preston (Maricon)Turner, Jr. of Conway, Dwight (Keitha) Turner of Hot Springs, sisters Peggy (Gerald) Litlcker of Oklahoma City, Velma Cowart of Lodi, Frances (Ed) Cowart of Lodi, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 24, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. with the service following at 11 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Murfreesboro, AR.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Murfreesboro Cemetery Fund Inc., P.O. Box 185, Murfreesboro, AR. 71958

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