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Sandra Jo Henschen, 66, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 5, 2023.
Born in Avery County, NC on August 17, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Waitsel Hicks and Willa Mae Thomas Hallyburton.
Sandra was a member of Grace Place. She was a loving wife, mom, and Nana.
She worked for Duke Power and taught school. She retired from Duke Power after 15 years but continued to teach ESL in Caldwell County until she retired with 25 years of service.
Sandra loved children and teaching, and she was gifted in learning different languages. She enjoyed trips to the beach and family vacations to Garden City, SC.
Sandra is survived by her husband, David Henschen; son, Clayton Johnson (Mandi); daughter, Cassandra Reed (James O’Dell); step-son, Chad Henschen; grandchildren, Aydan Johnson, Elijah Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Nicholas Miline, Raven Ann Henschen, Gage Reed, and Logan Reed; honorary grandson, Parker; great-grandson, Waylin Johnson; and honorary daughter-in-law, Sherri.
In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by a step-father, Ray Hallyburton.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Grace Place. The memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. in the church with Rev. Joe Barrett officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), 2700 Horizon Drive, Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Sorry to hear about your loss. Sandra and I went to school together. We know she will be missed.
Sandra and I grew up together and ran around as teenagers. We attended the same church growing up and went to camp together. We shared a lot of memories. I love you Sandra!!
My dear friend for over 50 years is finally at peace. Together we walked the path in life through high school, college, marriages, children and grandchildren and life's adventures. She was my guiding light for so many years and I have missed her greatly since this terrible disease took her from all of us. I know she is among the heavens dancing in the moonlight. Wishing her family happy memories of earlier days and peaceful thoughts about the ways she touched so many lives. I miss you and love you my friend and I always will. Sherra