Sadie Hutchins Henson

Sadie Hutchins Henson, age 91, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation and Living Center.

Sadie was born on Wednesday, August 16, 1933 in Rutherford County, to the late Vollie Wilson Hutchins, and Essie Ailene Waters Hutchins. She retired from Cone Mills in Cliffside after forty-six years. Sadie was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and cooking fried chicken. Her greatest joy was her granddaughters.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, Thomas “Mack” Henson, on August 10, 2024, and nine brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her son, Mitch Henson (Brenda), of Chesnee, SC; daughter, Kay Searcy (Mike), of Forest City; two grandchildren, Kelly Henson, and Kim Henson; great-grandchildren: Adriana Henson, and Averi Henson; special son, Michael Shew; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 21st in the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Ernie Cole officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the Funeral Home. Burial will be private in the Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.