Elsye Penn Henderson's obituary , Passed away on June 6, 2025 in Blackshear, Georgia

Elsye Penn Henderson

May 25, 1932 - June 6, 2025 (93 years old)

Blackshear, Georgia

Elsye Penn Henderson's obituary , Passed away on June 6, 2025 in Blackshear, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Miles-Odum Funeral Home

Share

Elsye Penn Henderson

May 25, 1932 - June 6, 2025 (93 years old)

Blackshear, Georgia

Are you a family member?

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Elsye Penn Henderson Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Elsye Penn Henderson of Blackshear, Georgia, whose life came to an end on June 6, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elsye Penn Henderson to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Hugh Ragan and Elizabeth Knight Ragan; her former husband Phillip E. Penn, Sr.; her husband Richard Henderson; her son Phillip E. "Pepper" Penn, Jr.; her grandson Robert A. "Rob" Johnson; and her siblings, Gladys Noble, Grace Owen, Althea Daniel and Willie Hugh "Bill" Ragan.

She is survived by: her daughter Pam Penn Brooks (Keith) of Blackshear; her stepson Greg Henderson of Chattanooga, Tennessee; her grandchildren, Haley Ragan Ragsdale, Tajla R. Penn and Tatum Penn Powell; and her great grandchildren, Harlow Ragan Ragsdale, Haven Lexanne Ragsdale, Sutton Jude Powell and Crew McClain Powell. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Miles-Odum Funeral Home



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Elsye Penn Henderson.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Elsye Penn Henderson’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Fri

June 13

Visitation

Miles-Odum Funeral Home and Crematory
130 Screven Ave, Waycross, GA 31501

Fri

June 13

Visitation

Miles-Odum Funeral Home and Crematory
130 Screven Ave, Waycross, GA 31501

Fri

June 13

Funeral service

Miles-Odum Funeral Home and Crematory
130 Screven Ave, Waycross, GA 31501

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Elsye Penn Henderson and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original