Rosalie Henson, age 87, of Iuka, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Liberty Village of Centralia, Illinois.
Rosalie was born on November 20, 1938, in Clay City, Illinois, the daughter of Steve and Maggie (Shelton) Jennings. She married Gene Henson on December 27, 1956, and he preceded her in death in 1989.
Rosalie worked as a cook at the Marion County Jail until her retirement. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, boating, and fishing, as well as tending to her plants and caring for her chickens. Music brought her joy, and she treasured life’s simple pleasures, especially good company and a good cup of coffee.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Debbie Henson of Mt. Vernon; four grandchildren, Jenny Ayers and husband Jamie, Justina Eckles and husband Patrick Dulaney, Tiffany Morris and husband Jeff, and Travis Henson; great-grandchildren, Owen Ayers, Maddie Ayers, Aubria Eckles, MaCallee Dulaney and Harper Morris; her sister, Lulabelle Clark; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Justin Eugene Henson; four brothers; and eight sisters
Funeral services for Rosalie Henson will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Iuka, with Rev. Paul Pater officiating. Burial will follow at Iuka Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the service at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church and can be received at the service or at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem, which is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.CrouseFH.com
