Theresa Elaine Henderson
Theresa Elaine Henderson. Photo: Ware Funeral Home

Theresa Elaine Henderson, 76, of Frankfort, passed at 4:30 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2026 in Chillicothe Post Acute following an extended illness.

She was born September 20, 1950, in Ross County, to the late David H. and Louise A. Retherford Parrett. On October 23, 1976, she married Carl Henderson who passed on June 13, 2025.

Surviving are son, David (Trisha) Henderson, of Frankfort; grandchildren, David Henderson, Jr., Abigail Henderson and Gracie Henderson; sisters, Mary (Don) Atwood and Dorothy Lowe, both of Chillicothe; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by sisters, Mildred Williams and Sarah Abbott.

Theresa was a member of Bainbridge Church of Christ. She was a 1969 graduate of Paint Valley High School. Theresa had worked at Huntington Bank and also Ross Auto Parts. She enjoyed raising and rescuing dogs.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2026 in the WARE FUNERAL HOME. Burial will follow in Twin Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the WARE FUNERAL HOME one hour prior to the funeral service on Thursday.

You may sign her online register at warefh.com 

Full service details and the family guest book are available at Ware Funeral Home.

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