Bernelda "Bernie" Avis Henderson

Bernelda “Bernie” Avis (Lambert) Henderson, 96, passed away on March 21, 2022, in Great Falls, MT. She was born on November 1, 1925, to Margaret and Richard Lambert in Spooner, WI. She attended Amery High School, in Amery, WI. Bernie had many experiences during her time working. She worked at JCPenney, was an elevator operator at The Paris, an election official, a census taker, and a pea canning factory worker. Bernie was a mother to four children and a homemaker. She took great care of her family and home. She was involved in Job’s Daughters and The Shrine. When she had the time, Bernie liked to make crafts and was quite the artist. She also loved to play bingo, shuffleboard, and cards. She enjoyed singing and dancing and wouldn’t turn down a good garage sale. Bernie is survived by her daughters, Kaye (Dennis) Atkinson of Columbia Falls, MT and Gayle (Dean) Jacoby of Great Falls, MT; sons, Steve (Jeannie) Henderson of Pahrump, NV and Michael Henderson of Great Falls, MT; brother Richard “Dick” (Marlys) Lambert of Clear Lake, WI; grandchild, Jessica (Kevin) Powell of Great Falls, MT; great-grandchildren, Hannah Rutherford and Emily Powell of Great Falls, MT. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Dick” Henderson; parents, Margaret and Richard Lambert; granddaughter, Melissa Brewster; sisters, Donelda “Donnie” Ginalias, Rita Thompson, Ardys Britain, and Beverly Rehm; and daughter-in-law, Teri Harper. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel officiated by Pastor Jessie Obrecht. Please wear purple, or any other bright color, in honor of Bernie. Memorials in Bernelda’s name are suggested to be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association. Condolences for the family may be shared online at www.SchniderFuneralHome.com