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Joy Lou Henderson

March 16, 1950 — June 28, 2025

Seminole

Joy Lou Mears Henderson of Seminole, OK was called home on June 28th, 2025 at the age of 75 with her loved ones by her side.

Joy was born March 16th, 1950 in Seminole, OK to William “Bill” and Addie Irene (Barbour) Mears.

Joy married Jack Henderson on September 16th, 1988, in their home located on Spurr Street in Seminole, Oklahoma.

Joy was a caregiver throughout her years, having worked as a CNA at Pioneer Nursing Home, a home health aide and then as a teacher’s aide at Woodrow Wilson Elementary in Seminole, Oklahoma.

Joy especially loved teaching children the wonder of reading. Before working for the school, she and her sister, Judy, would volunteer their time to work with students and she felt deeply that reading was a gateway to endless adventures and opportunities.

Remaining to cherish Joy’s memory are her husband, Jack Henderson of the home; her daughters, Laura Mears Courtright and husband Ray Courtright of Eufaula, OK, and Sara Henderson Caldwell and husband Matthew Caldwell of Piedmont, OK; her stepdaughters, Audrey Henderson Eaton and husband Brandon and Tasha Henderson Berscheid and husband Brian; nephews Harold “Sam” Glenn Jr and wife Michelle and Bill Glenn; and grandchildren, Matthew Berscheid, Hailey Berscheid, Abrielle Overall, Mason Eaton, Tristan Berscheid, Alyssa Berscheid, and Logan Eaton.

Preceding Joy in eternal rest are her parents Bill and Irene Mears, her sister Judy Mears Glenn, and her brother Jerry Mears, and nieces Leah Dawn Williams and Jeria Ann Acosta.

A service to celebrate Joy’s life will be held August 16th at 2 PM at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole, Oklahoma. Father Art Scrutchins will be officiating. 

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