Margaret Faye Barnes Henson, age 94, of Brentwood, TN, passed away on January 17, 2026.
She was born on January 15, 1932, at Summertown, Tennessee, the daughter of Thomas Alexander Barnes, Jr. and Alma Louise Barnes who preceded her in death along with husband for 67 years, Wallace Harding Henson. Mrs. Henson graduated from Summertown High School and Nashville Business College, attended Columbia State and Tennessee Bankers School at Vanderbilt University. Mrs. Henson retired from SunTrust Bank after 26 years of service. Mrs. Henson was a member of First Methodist Church in Lawrenceburg, TN, FCE Club, DAR, Prudence Hall Daughters of the American Colonist Chapter, Crockett’s Forge Seat 1812 Chapter, The Clarendon Chapter Colonial Dames 17th Century, Southern Dames of America, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Magna Charta Dames and Barons, Indian Wars, and The Huguenot Society of Tennessee.
Survived By
- one daughter, Rosemary Henson Staggs (Bruce) of Franklin, TN
- one son, Thomas Barnes Henson (Barbara) of Charlotte, NC
- one granddaughter, Margaret Jane Staggs Strelecki (Chris) of Franklin, TN
- four grandsons, Andrew Harding Henson (Lindsey), Thomas Breckenridge Henson (Liza), Blair Barnes Henson (Kaley), and Jackson Lane Henson (Kate) all of Charlotte, NC
- nine great-grandsons
- one great-granddaughter
Preceded in Death By
- Thomas Alexander Barnes, Jr.
- Alma Louise Barnes
- Wallace Harding Henson
Service Information
- A memorial service will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 4, 2026, with Bobby Gobble officiating.
Visitation
- The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home.
Memorial
- The family suggests memorials be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation.
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