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She will always live in our heart and her presence made us stronger, happier and enriched our lives. Her smile, warmth and love of god and her family will never be forgotten.

Dad and I hope that this memorial and the celebration of her life will help keep her memory alive and show just how many people's lives she touched and continues to touch. We will love her always.

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Obituary

Jean Janet Henderson

July 14, 1944 – February 18, 2026

Jean (Janet) Henderson, born Jean Janet Ausburn on July 14, 1944, in Paris, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home in Davenport, Florida, on February 18, 2026, where she has called home for the last 16 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Daphna Mullen Ausburn and Arthur Gilbert Ausburn, and her brother, Arthur (Harold) Ausburn Jr.

Janet is survived by her devoted …

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Memories & condolences

Janet lived a life of faith and joy in the midst of many hardships and was a great example to us all. I am so thankful …
Janet lived a life of faith and joy in the midst of many hardships and was a great example to us al…
Janet lived a life of faith and joy in the midst of many hardshi…
Janet's faith and positivity made her an excellent role model. I'm so thankful for the time we got to spend together.
Janet's faith and positivity made her an excellent role model. I'm so thankful for the time we got …
Janet's faith and positivity made her an excellent role model. I…
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort in Isaiah 25:8, which says, "He will swallow up death fore…
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort in Isaiah 25:8, which says, "He will s…
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort in …
My mom’s life was a story of courage.

From the very beginning, she faced challenges most people can’t imagine. Mom endur…
My mom’s life was a story of courage.

From the very beginning, she faced challenges most people can’…
My mom’s life was a story of courage.

From the very beginning, sh…

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What were Janet's favorite movies?
Any Hallmark channel movie.
Any Hallmark channel movie.
Any Hallmark channel movie.
What were Janet's favorite performances to watch?
She loved American Idol and singing shows. Also she loved watching the Olympics.
She loved American Idol and singing shows. Also she loved watching the Olympics.
She loved American Idol and singing shows. Also she loved watching the Olympics.
What were Janet's favorite games to play?
She loved chicken foot and 42, also loved playing Pit and Uno.
She loved chicken foot and 42, also loved playing Pit and Uno.
She loved chicken foot and 42, also loved playing Pit and Uno.
What were Janet's favorite foods?
Shrimp with butter, grits and chopped steak.
Shrimp with butter, grits and chopped steak.
Shrimp with butter, grits and chopped steak.

Timeline

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Born

July 14th, 1944
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Got married to Richard Henderson

June 5th, 1965
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Passed away

February 18th, 2026
Davenport, FL

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Jean "Janet" Henderson