LeeVoy Ann Henson, 86, of Benton left this world for her Heavenly home on Monday, March 11, 2019.  She was born March 23, 1932 to Horace and Emma Whitfield in Bauxite, Arkansas.

LeeVoy was a caring and loving woman with a hint of bossy thrown in for good measure!  Her children said they are so glad God gave them to her – she was the "greatest mother alive."  Everyone who knew her had a LeeVoy story and loved her.  She was a faithful Christian wife and mother who raised her three children to be strong, healthy Christians.  If this is the most important task for a believing momma, she did her job well.

She was an excellent cook and used no recipes.  It was just part of her to know how to fix a good meal from scratch.  She was known for her delicious cakes, biscuits and old-fashioned skillet gravy, and pie: especially coconut cream pie.  She always kept food on the table.

She loved gardening – flowers and vegetables.  She enjoyed canning and making quilts.  She was a life-time member of Mars Hill Baptist Church.  Her dogs and granddogs held a special place in her heart; she loved Sadie the poodle, Pepper (aka Bob Barker) the schnauzer, and Oscar & Peanut the dachshund mixes.

Waiting for her in glory were her husband, James; parents; two sisters, Patsy and Gail; and brother, Ronnie.

Remaining to cherish memories are her children: Ann McAdory (Bill) of Ohio, Nona Emory (Melvin) of Sardis, and Wyatt Henson (Margaret) of Lonsdale; grandchildren, Trey Vaughn (Kristen) and Tony Vaughn (Holly); great-granddaughter, Kyleigh Vaughn; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The graveside service will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, March 15, 2019 at Mars Hill Cemetery in Bauxite, Arkansas.  The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M., Thursday, at Dial & Dudley Funeral Home, 4212 Hwy. 5 North, Bryant, Arkansas 72022, (501)847.9099.