Teresa Elliott Henson, 61, passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. She was the firstborn of Oteen Elliott and the late Sheril Elliott
of Milan, TN. She was a 1973 graduate of Milan High School where she was member of the flag corp. She attended college and later opened The Elsa Shop downtown Milan from 1976-1982. Mrs. Henson, along with husband Cary, was owner and CFO of Henson Construction Services, Inc. in Jackson, TN. She was featured recently in the Jackson Sun Community Spotlight. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson where she was a 2nd grade Sunday School teacher. Mrs. Henson was a dedicated sponsor of Madison County charities and loved helping with youth athletics. Henson Construction Services has awarded to date in excess of $90,000 in HCS Future Building scholarships to local high school graduates. She served on the Madison County Audit Committee and 911 Board, former member of USJ Board, USJ Building Committee and USJ Booster Clubs, Jackson Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chair Madison County Republican Party and Past Chair of Madison County Republican Women. She was highly regarded by area political officials as a dedicated and committed supporter, worker, campaigner and donor of worthy candidates and issues. She was better known as “Mimi” by her grandchildren who were the apple of her eye. She loved her family and as often referred to as “Mrs. Clause” at Christmas gatherings. She worked hard at pleasing everyone and made sure everyone had their wish list fulfilled. She worked tirelessly to give everyone the best Christmas ever and she loved watching everyone open their gifts. She loved to vacation and travel in style with her family and friends who called her “Mo T”. She was also known as “Ms. Bling Bling” for her flare for fashion. She was the rock of the family and will be missed sorely. Her generous and loving spirit and contagious laugh will remain in the hearts of her loved ones forever. Mrs. Henson was preceded in death by her mother, Sheril Elliott. She leaves behind her father, Oteen Elliott, of Milan, TN, mother in law, Betty Henson, husband, Cary Henson of 30 years, of Jackson, TN, a daughter Carrie Beth Henson of Nashville, TN 3 sons, Chris Crider (Terri), of Jackson, TN, Dustin Hickerson of Newport, CA. and Jimmy Henson (Lauren) of Jackson, TN, stepdaughter Bentlee Good (Chris) of Jackson, TN, 2 brothers, Andy Elliott and Marty Elliott (Scarlet) of Milan, TN, 3 grandchildren, Jack and Mary Margaret Crider and Journee Good all of Jackson, and 1 great nephew Cooper Jackson of Murfreesboro, TN, 1 niece Demi Elliott of Milan, and 3 nephews, Clay and Bob Elliott of Milan and Tyler Jackson of Murfreesboro. The family has requested in lieu of flowers that memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, American Cancer Society or Heritage Foundation. Teresa’s charities were chosen due to her love for children, hopes for a cure for cancer and her love of the country.
SERVICES: Memorial services will be held Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 3:00PM at First Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00PM to 2:45PM at the church.
Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway, Jackson, TN 38305. 731-668-1111 www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com.
