Sue Updike Henson (1932 – 2023)

Sue Updike Henson, 90, of Warrenton and Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Commonwealth Senior Living.

Sue Updike Henson

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 2 PM at Front Royal United Methodist Church, 1 West Main Street, Front Royal, with the Rev. Rachel Plemmons officiating.  Burial will follow at Bennett’s Chapel Cemetery.

Mrs. Henson was born on December 12, 1932, in Front Royal to the late Julian and Alice Stringfellow Updike.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Henson, Jr.  She was a retired case worker with the Department of Social Services, a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, a leader with the Girl Scouts of America, a musician playing the piano and drums and a member of Front Royal United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her son, Bruce Elliott Henson (Elva) of Browntown, Virginia; daughter, Julie Enns (Tom) of Springfield, Virginia; granddaughter, Sarah McLain (Nathan) of Plano, Texas; grandson, Nathan Enns (Scarlett) of Shenzhen, China and one great-grandchild on the way.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 10333 Southpoint Landing Blvd, Ste 211, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407, or to a hospice of one’s choice.