Johnnie Henson McDade Obituary
The memory of Johnnie Henson McDade of Little Rock, Arkansas, who passed away on September 6, 2025 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Johnnie Henson McDade to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Warren Henson and Mazie McGehee Henson; her husband Arthur McDade Jr.; her siblings, Alvin Henson, Nevels Henson, Helen Venable and Edward Henson; and her daughter Patricia McDade Grant.
She is survived by: her children, Dr. Linda McDade Parker of Little Rock, Gwendolyn McDade Kendrick (Lewis) of Alexander, AR, Arthur McDade and Little Rock; her grandchildren, Angela Kendrick, Lewis Kendrick Jr., Steven Kendrick, Gwyneth Mason, Jonathan Grant, Rachel Grant, Antwone James, Candice James, Brandon Hearns and Arthur McDade IV; and her sisters, Mattie Wilkes of Los Angeles, CA, Ethel Schuler of San Diego, CA and Mary Braswell of Brookeville, MD.
The family invites donations to a scholarship fund in Johnnie's honor at Philander Smith University.
