Elizabeth A. Henderson
Elizabeth Ann Henderson, 90, of Galesville, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Caretta Senior Living in Holmen.
Elizabeth was born January 19, 1933, in La Crosse to Edward and Alice (Bagstad) Cornell. Elizabeth graduated from Galesville High School and Buffalo County Teacher’s College. She taught at Crystal Valley School and also at Galesville Elementary School. Elizabeth was also employed as a teacher’s aide at Gale Elementary School. She later worked at Northern Engraving and TRW in Ettrick.
Elizabeth married Forrest Henderson, April 3, 1954, at Hardie’s Creek Lutheran Church in rural Ettrick. Forrest preceded Elizabeth in death, December 19, 2014.
Elizabeth enjoyed reading and sewing. She was a wonderful cook and baker, keeping the family supplied with homemade bread, goodies and meals, often using produce from her garden. Elizabeth made lefse which she sold at the local grocery store. She was also active in the church, teaching Sunday school and being a member of the Ladies Aid.
Elizabeth is survived by three daughters: Monica (Jeff) Keesling and Valerie (Scott) Langworthy, both of Dodge Center, MN, and Deborah (Belah) Boe of Blair; six grandchildren: Stacy Keesling, Joel, Casey (Diana) and Drew (Edie) Langworthy and Jacob (Amy) and Rachel Boe; 10 great-grandchildren: Sierra, Austyn, Rece, Cecil, Graham, Carson, Archer, Levi, Lauren and Logan; and a brother, Richard (Elvira) Cornell of Ettrick.
In addition to her parents and husband, Elizabeth was preceded in death by a son, Michael; and a grandson, Matthew Keesling.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at French Creek Lutheran Church, with burial in the church cemetery, both in rural Ettrick. Pastor Barbara Knutson will officiate.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at French Creek Lutheran Church in rural Ettrick, and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Memorials may be designated to French Creek Lutheran Church.
Jack Funeral Home in Blair is assisting the family with arrangements.
