Theresa Rousseau (Hayes) Henderson, 93, of Hudson Falls and Vonore, TN., opened her eyes in the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 25, 2024. She was born October 11, 1930, to the late Howard and Bertha (LaValley) Rousseau Sr.
Theresa worked at General Electric for many years until she had to retire. She spent many years after that caring for others as a personal home health aide. She was active in and proud to be a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid doll collector and she enjoyed crafting for many years. She enjoyed making bed-dolls, ceramics, ornaments and recently making wreaths for many family members and friends to enjoy. She looked forward to attending church services at New Life Baptist Church in Hudson Falls and loved always being on the go and meeting new people.
Theresa and her husband were longtime residents of Gansevoort, NY, and snowbirds to West Palm Beach, Florida for 26 years. Shortly after the passing of her husband she moved to Hudson Falls and became a snowbird to Vonore, TN.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert “Moose” Henderson; her siblings: Joyce Matraw, Alice Hanmer, Howard Rousseau, Elroy Rousseau, and Richard Rousseau; her former husband, Gordon Hayes Jr.; stepson Johnny Henderson; grandson Jason Cook; and her faithful fur companion, Buffer.
She will be greatly missed by all. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Linda Williams, Donna (Ken) Cook, Gordon “Chip” (Cheri) Hayes III.; Stepchildren: Tom (Lisa) Henderson, Bobby, Rita and Joanie Henderson.; her grandchildren: Jay (Natalie) Williams, Tammy (Bruce) Williams, David Williams, Meredith (Chris) Morin, Marleise Cook, Justin (Brittany) Hayes, Jake (Kara) Hayes, Kellen and Jaysen Henderson; her former daughter-in-law Anne Winchell; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Thank you for the many memories and lessons you taught us. We will miss you deeply until we meet again.
Many thanks go out to the staff at UT hospital, and the amazing UT Medical Hospice nurses.
Services to be determined in the spring at the convenience of the family.
Our deepest condolences to Linda and her entire family.