Cynthia

Henderson

Cynthia (Ellliot) Henderson, a resident of Smiths Station, Alabama, went home to glory with the Lord on November 5, 2026, at Piedmont Midtown Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Cynthia was born June 20, 1953, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of James and Shirley Elliot. Cynthia was a long-time resident of Florala, Alabama and worked as a nurse for 40 plus years. This sweet lady was known to have a green thumb and was the unofficial botanist and horticulturist of the family. Cynthia enjoyed woodworking and made many beautiful things, not only for her home and property, but for many others, as well. Her uncompromised sense of right and wrong was a mainstay throughout her life, and was passed on to her daughter, Cyndi. Cynthia worked many hours in the local hospitals and nursing homes caring for others. Cynthia was strong in her Christian faith and when she had to work on Sundays and could not attend church, she was insistent that Cyndi gets up and go to church. Her strong-willed personality served Cynthia well over her lifetime, it helped her to not only be the first in her family to graduate high school, but also the first to attend college where she became a nurse. She was a dedicated member of Concord Baptist Church, Bleeker, Alabama where, even though suffering health issues, she was a very active servant in the arts and crafts at Vacation Bible School, other church activities and was always there to work in the kitchen. She was preceded in death by her husband Stephen Craig Henderson, son Richard Edward, parents and three brothers.

She is survived by daughter, Cynthia (Cyndi) Henderson of Smiths Station, Alabama, son Rocky Henderson and wife Courtney of Pontotoc, Mississippi, grandchildren, Sadie, Olivia, Lindsey and Stephen, as well as four sisters. Additionally, she is survived by one grand dog, “Poppy” and an abundance of extended family and friends.

 A celebration of life will be held on November 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Evan’s Funeral Home, Florala, Alabama with Rev. Will Jordan officiating. All are welcome to join us for the celebration of Cynthia’s life.