Susan Henderson Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Susan Henderson of Herrin, Illinois is shared. Susan, born on July 14, 1962, passed away on June 10, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Susan Henderson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Geraldine Ann Brady and Ronald Raymond Mertz; her brother Michael Mertz (David Scott Rainey); and her close friend Cindy Szymczak. She is survived by: her children, Chrissy Brown (Brian) of Westland, Michigan, Amy Henderson of Herrin and Michael Henderson (Megan) of Taylor, Michigan; her grandchildren, Audrey, Braxton Brown, Anthony, Abby, Allyssa, Allijah, Destiny, David, Mikey, Serenity and Stephanie Henderson; her great grandchildren, Andrew, Emma and Grayson Henderson; her brothers, Ronald Mertz of Herrin and Brian Patrick of Livonia, Michigan; her niece Jennifer Rose Mertz of Livonia, Michigan; her former husband Robert Ryan Henderson of Taylor, Michigan; and her pet Bella. She is also survived by her family, her grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you gather your people for a BBQ or check on someone who needs help - because that's what Susan would do.