Harolyn June Henson, 83, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away on May 20, 2024, at Baptist Health Paducah surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on October 28, 1940, to Harold Davenport and Melba June Fain Payne Fooks, Harolyn was a lifelong resident of Paducah.
Before retiring, she dedicated many years as a production worker to the teams at C.T.S., the administrative staff at J.E.S.C.O., and in earlier years was very successful with a loyal clientele working as a sales consultant for Horner Rausch Optical. Harolyn’s devotion extended into her community through her attendance at the Women’s Club of Paducah. She was a member of Southland Baptist Temple and attended services at Full gospel Tabernacle.
Harolyn was a woman of many passions, including traveling to new places, seeking out the perfect shopping deals, and watching the hummingbirds flock to a garden her friends and family built for her. In her youth, she loved to fish and camp. She was an ardent Elvis fan and found immense joy in sharing her love for his music. Harolyn was particularly close with her nearby neighbors, whom she communicated with on the phone frequently. She was active in supporting and participating in the Relay for Life. Above all, she loved praising her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and cherishing moments spent with her family.
Harolyn went through many trials and tribulations during her life, which molded her into becoming a self-sacrificing single parent. Through her many illnesses and the loss of her husbands, Harolyn remained steadfast in Jesus Christ.
Her family remembers Harolyn as a thoughtful, passionate, and loving woman.
She leaves behind a legacy of love in her daughter, Carol “Renee” Freeman and husband Ronnie of Paducah, KY; her son, Anthony “Tony” Osbron, of Paducah, KY; a niece, Nancy Payne (Roger); and her adored four grandchildren, William Bradley “Brad” Shaw, Aaron Osbron and wife Amy, Andrew Moser and wife Sally, Matthew Freeman and wife Ronica, as well as several great-grandchildren who brought her immense happiness.
Harolyn was preceded in death by her first husband, R.C. Osbron; her second husband, Frank Wilson; her third husband, Bradley “Scotty” Henson; her sister, Patricia Ann Story; her brother, Sonny Payne; a niece, Donna; and her parents.
Her compassionate spirit was not confined to humans; she was also a determined advocate for animals, always ensuring that the voiceless had a champion in their corner.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Russ Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Maplelawn Park Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
Expressions of sympathy may take form of contributions to, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the McCracken County Humane Society, 4000 Coleman Road, Paducah, KY 42001.
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