Helen Henson, age 71, of Clinton, passed away on May 4, 2015. Helen retired from ORNL & K-25 after 29 years of service and was a member of Unitarian Church of Oak Ridge. She was a member of the Oak Ridge Kennel Club, a physics instructor at ITT and enjoyed volunteering with the Census Bureau. Throughout her life she loved camping, swimming, and fishing with her family. Preceded in death by parents, Don and Dorothy Mateer.

She is survived by:
Loving husband of 50 years. Tommy Henson of Clinton
Daughters. Ann Margaret Henson
Amy Kathleen Henson
Sherry Henson Ladd & husband Gary
Son.. Tommy Henson, Jr. & wife Lisa
Grandchildren. Bryson Henson, Christopher Ladd, and Patrick Ladd
Sister.. Kathleen Mateer Hinton & husband Ken
Brother Richard Mateer
Mother-in-law. Corinne Henson
Sister-in-laws Nancy McClung, Peggy Mills, and Ann Littlefield & husband Dave
Several beloved nieces and nephews

The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 pm, Monday, May 11, 2015 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following in the chapel. Rev. Roger Pugh officiating. Her graveside service will be 11:00 am, Tuesday at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com