Estie Henson Obituary

Mrs. Estie Ann Henson, 86, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born in Young Harris, GA, on April 1, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Saul Henry Nichols and Dessie Mae Nichols.
Mrs. Estie was a down-to-earth lady who appreciated the simple things in life. She enjoyed spending time "getting her hands dirty" while gardening to grow the prettiest flowers. Most of all, she loved her family.
Survivors include her beloved husband of 67 years, Ray Henson; granddaughters, Tiffany Divers (Benjamin) and Tracey Hinson (William); great-grandchildren, Wyatt Divers, Raelyn Divers, Savannah Hinson, and Liam Hinson; siblings, R.L. Nichols, Sam Nichols, Sue Lovell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service conducted by Banister-Cooper Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA for Mrs. Henson will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at West Union Baptist Church, 7320 W. Union Road Young Harris, GA. Burial will immediately follow in the West Union Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 o'clock to 2 o'clock prior to the service at the church.
Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family locally.
Memorials may be made to The Follicular Lymphoma Foundation (FLF), 62 Cove Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06855.
Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com and BanisterFuneral.com.