Elizabeth "Liz" Henderson

ELIZABETH "LIZ" HENDERSON, 61, passed away on Dec. 31, 2016 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. She was born in Little Rock in 1955 to Thomas and Betty Williams. After receiving a BA degree, she later achieved a Master's Degree at the UALR School of Social Work in 1985. Her early career was spent in both clinical and administrative positions at Centers for Youth and Families. The last 12 years of her career was at the Arkansas State Hospital as a monitor in the 911 program. She was a skilled and dedicated Mental Health Professional with deep compassion and respect for her clients. Liz loved to travel and had a keen interest in wildlife. In recent years, she and her husband participated in an EarthWatch sponsored trip to a remote nature reserve on the upper Amazon River in Peru. She also was an avid Bird watcher with an uncanny ability to spot eagles at Greers Ferry Lake where she and her husband spent many weekends at their cabin. Liz had many talents and her son and daughter knew her as a world-class mom. In addition to her abiding love for family, Liz possessed a sensitivity, generosity and a fun loving zest for living that gifted her with a remarkable number of genuinely close friends. The grace and courage in which she faced her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer was an inspiration to all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Henderson, son, Eric Mortenson (Mai), daughter, Angela "Rosie" Hames (Brian), and grandson, Leon H. T. Mortenson. There will be a visitation Thursday, April 13, 5-7 p.m. with a Memorial Service on Friday, April 14 at 10 a.m., both at Ruebel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heifer international or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.