Ruth Henson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Henson of Mount Carmel, Illinois, who passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Virgil Adams and Cleates A. Adams (Dill); her husband John Hi; her son Nick Henson; her siblings, Clara Seibert, Freddie Adams and Harold Adams; and her son-in-law Everett D. McKinney.
She is survived by: her daughter Johnnie McKinney of Mt. Carmel; her daughter-in-law Vickie Jones of Mt. Carmel; her sister Rose Lovellette of Mt. Carmel; her grandchildren, John Hi Henson II (Melissa) of Mt. Carmel, Nickole (Josh Meier), Eric McKinney, Timothy McKinney and Aaron McKinney (Rebecca); and her great grandchildren, Nick, Savannah, Curt, Ezekiel, Joe, Eli, Jesse, Sydney, Sadie, Michelle and Danielle. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions for Ruth Henson can be made to Gospel Kingdom Church.
