Dates
Bernadene Burks Henderson passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 16, 2015 at Belvedere Memorial Park officiated by Russ Frasier. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
Berna was born December 18, 1934 to W.C. and Lillie Belle Burks in Ranger, TX. Her family relocated here to San Angelo in 1935. She ran off and married her high school boyfriend in February 1953; which, in her mom’s words, “that loud mouthed Henderson boy, James Cal”. To this blessed union were born three hellions; Mark, Mike and Matt. She had her hands full with three boys, each born two and a half years apart. That was her fulltime job during her time on this here earth; the BEST wife, mom, nurse, chauffer, etc. Ever! A full time job indeed!
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Jimmy, Pete, Jack and Billie; sister, Doris; son, Mark Willis and her loving husband James Cal.
She is survived by her sons, James Michael and wife Janet and Evan Matthew; granddaughter, Venetra DeLeon and husband David; great grandson, Zaccai Jace DeLeon; numerous nephews and nieces; her buddies, Rocky and Tater and special friends, Mike and Cindy Constancio.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the SAFD Honor Guard or a charity of your choice.
“I can only imagine what it will be like,
When I walk by Your side
I can only imagine what my eyes will see,
When Your Face is before me!
I can only imagine. I can only imagine.
Surrounded by your Glory,
What will my heart feel?
Will I dance for you, Jesus?
Or in awe of You, be still?
Will I stand in Your presence,
Or to my knees will I fall?
Will I sing Hallelujah?
Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine! I can only imagine!”
-Bart Millard, 1999