Patricia Anne Henderson, of Ocean Ridge FL, and Genoa City WI and formerly of Sycamore, IL; Passed away on May 17th, 2019.  Pat was born July 22, 1937, in Sycamore, IL, to Bernard and Anne (Hickey) Dugan.  She is survived by husband Jerry Henderson, children Rick (Beth) Carey of Rochelle, IL, Anne (Dan) Striplin of Smithville, MO, and stepdaughter Beth (Dick) Willey of Fort Myers, FL.  Grandchildren:  Adam (Beth) Carey of Downers Grove, IL, Alex Carey of Rockford, IL, and Jared Carey of Rochelle, IL.  Sisters: Margaret (Joe) Farragher of Evanston IL, Helen (Ed) Davis of Kirkland, IL, and Kate Donovan of Poplar Grove, IL.

Pat retired from the DeKalb County Circuit Clerks Office. She spent many years on the school board and employed by the Hiawatha CUSD 426, in Kirkland.  She often worked part time at Hendersons's Department Store in Sycamore.

Pat's friendly smile and generous nature made her a friend to all.  She never met a stranger.  Her greatest joy was teaching someone to knit.  Pat spent her retirement years engaged in a hobby antique business during the summer; and activities at her beloved Briny Breezes in the winter.  She was a member of the Ocean Club of Florida.

Arrangements are pending for services at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sycamore, IL.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, IL.

In Lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in favor of the Hiawatha (Kirkland) Education Foundation, P.O. Box 83, Kirkland, IL. 60146.