Barbourville, Ky. – Anna Belle Beddow Henson, 103, of Flat Lick, Kentucky passed away April 21, 2022. Anna Belle was the daughter of Bertha Beddow born to her on September 17, 1918, in Knox County, Kentucky.
Anna Belle was a strong woman, evidenced by her long life of 103 years. She was a loyal, honest, kind, funny and thoughtful person. Anna Belle loved her family, faith, neighbors, children, and animals. She was of the Holiness faith. Anna Belle attended Boone Height Holiness and was known to, occasionally, hold her own church service in her home. Anna Belle enjoyed spending time with her cats Benji and Stumpy, watching television, and banana popsicles. She also liked to cook and loved doing so for her neighbors – especially the children in her neighborhood who frequently requested her delicious soup beans and cornbread.
Anna Belle was preceded in death by her mother Bertha Beddow, her beloved husband Peaberry Henson, and brothers William Hickey, James McCulley, Johnny McCulley, and Wade McCulley. Left behind to mourn her passing are her cherished nieces and nephews.
A graveside service is planned for Anna Belle on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at 1:00 PM in Lawson Cemetery Big Creek, at Red Bird, Clay County, Kentucky. Reverend Charles Henson will officiate with musical tributes performed by members of Anna Belle’s family. Casket Bearers are Tommy McCulley, Anthony Deaton, Silas Bargo, Thomas McCulley, Donald Mills, Jason McCulley, and Pete Jr Lawson. Honorary Casket Bearers are dedicated and caring staff members at Barbourville Health and Rehab. On Sunday, attendees may go directly to the cemetery for the 1:00 PM service or meet at Hopper Funeral Home at 11:30 AM to travel there in procession.
In lieu of flowers, donations to help cover expenses of Anna Belle’s graveside service and burial would be greatly appreciated by her family. Checks can be made to Hopper Funeral Home (note Anna Belle Hanson in memo) and mail or deliver to Hopper Funeral Home, 302 North Broadway, Barbourville, Kentucky 40906.
The Hopper Family, Victoria Hopper and Sally Hopper, our Directors, Mrs. Bonita Bingham Creech and Mr. Robin Reese, and our staff express sincere condolences to the family of Anna Belle Beddow Henson.
Hopper Funeral Home, Inc., established over 100 years ago, is in charge of servicing all arrangements for Anna Belle Beddow Henson.
