Diana Marie

Henderson

Diana Marie Henderson, 76, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of June 13, 2025 surrounded by family.  She is survived by her loving husband of over 56 years, William("Bill") Henderson, sons Michael (of Tremont, Illinois, along with his wife Heidi, grandchildren Everett, 16 and Jessica, 14), and Bill (of Fort Worth, along with his wife Rhonda, grandchildren Rylee, 12 and Reed, 10).   She is also survived by her father, Everett Hermreck of Citrus Heights, California; sister Mary Gannon, of Roseville, California; and sister-in-law Margaret Henderson, of Scottsdale, Arizona.  She is preceded indeath by her mother Margaret Hermreck.

Diana and her husband Bill had called Wichita Falls home for the past 28 years. They previously resided in Mansfield, Texas; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Scottsdale, Arizona; and Californiawhere they were married in 1969 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Citrus Heights, the same parish her father, at 99, regularly attends to this day.

Diana enjoyed a variety of interests throughout her life.  These ranged from painting and ceramics, needlepoint, plants and gardening (her back yard and its many colorful and unique ornaments were the envy of many), birdwatching (bright colorful cardinals and hummingbirds were favorites) andcollecting (Christmas ornaments and antique glassware in particular).  Yet among all her interests, she enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends the most.  Her Christmas cookies have a nearly nationwide following among those in theknow, and the secret recipes may (or may not) have been passed along to the chosen few.

When asked the day before her passing of her favorite day of life, she predictably answered that her wedding day, and thedays of birth of her sons, were the best.  Each day that she could see and interact with her four grandchildren provided additional great joy.

The family expresses its profound gratitude for the nurses, physicians and caregivers at United Regional Health System, particularly the ICU team.

A Catholic Mass will be held Thursday, June 19 at 2:00pm at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4040 York Street, Wichita Falls. Family will receive guests beginning at 1:00pm.

Flowers may be sent directly to:

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church
4040 York Street
Wichita Falls, Texas 76309