Ida Sue Henderson, 94, passed away Jan. 5, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., following a short illness.Born on Jan. 24, 1924, in McDonald County, Mo., Ida Sue was the first-born child of J.B. and Rilda (King) McNeill. She attended elementary school in McDonald County, before completing her education at Purdy High School.
Ida Sue was a faithful servant of God throughout her adult life after accepting Christ as her savior and receiving baptism at an early age. She was a member of Mount Comfort Church in Springfield for nearly five decades and faithfully attended ladies bible study, where she was much beloved and a friend to all with whom she came in contact.
On Dec. 8, 1953, Ida Sue married John Charles Henderson, who preceded her in death on Dec. 28, 1992. Her only child, Sue Ann Doennig, also preceded her in death, as did both parents, one brother, Thomas McNeill and one sister, Virginia Lee McAlister. She is survived by her grandson, Eric Doennig and wife Martha of Springfield, great grandchildren Harrison, Claire and Molly Doennig, son-in-law, Gerald Doennig of Republic, Mo., and one brother, Nolan McNeill and wife Barbara of Cassville, Mo. Other survivors include nieces Sharen Beagle and Marci LePage, nephews Ed Lee, Gary McNeill, Nolan G. McNeill, Tracy McNeill, Mark McNeill and Brooks McNeill, as well as a host of great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Jan. 10 at Mount Comfort Church under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m., at the church, with the service commencing at 11 a.m. Graveside committal will follow at IOOF Cemetery in Monett, Mo. Memorial contributions in Ida Sue’s name may be made to Mount Comfort Church, 2376 E. Farm Rd. 66, Springfield, MO 65803.