Jane Henderson

Jane Henderson, 93 of Sharpsville passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born in Tipton on December 25, 1931 to James Mont & Lilly Belle (Jarrett) Hawkins. Jane was the wife of Hubert “Max” Henderson. They were married January 21, 1950 at their home in rural Sharpsville after they started dating in 1947. They were high school sweethearts.  

Jane graduated from Sharpsville High School in the Class of 1949. She was a busy farm wife. She taught baton twirling for many years and served on the boards of both the Indiana State Twirling Association and the National Twirling Association. She was able to touch many young women’s lives through twirling. 

Jane was in the Sharpsville Lioness Club, active in the Sharpsville United Methodist Church and did catering for local luncheons. She was also a member of the Jolly Mollies card club for over 50 years. Max and Jane enjoyed wintering in Yuma, Arizona for many years where they made lifelong friends.  

Max and Jane had two children, Gae Matchette (Gene), and Monty Henderson (Kandi). They also have four grandchildren, Caleb (Heather) Matchette, Caylee (Jason) Ballard, Austin (Alandra) Henderson and Alexandra (Clint) Al-ag; six great-grandchildren, Shyla (Dylan) Conwell, Camden Matchette, Noah Ballard, Beckett Ballard, Crew Ballard and Turner Henderson and one great-great-grandson, Deacon Conwell. 

Other survivors include one brother-in-law, Fred Henderson and three sisters-in-law, Virginia Chambers, Julia Jane Faulkner and Helen Henderson and many nephews & nieces. 

She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Mary Louise Hawkins, Margaret “Peg” Hawkins and two brothers-in-law, Tom Henderson and Wendell Chambers. 

Jane’s funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 23 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Heather Holman presiding. Burial will follow in Sharpsville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharpsville Fire Department, 158 W. Vine Street, Sharpsville, Indiana, 46068. 

Jane’s family would like to thank the caretakers at Autumnwood Village Assisted Living, Heart & Soul Caring, LLC, & Paradigm Health & Hospice for their excellent care.