Brenda Bell (Visconti) Henson

Brenda Bell Visconti Henson, 82 of Harlan, Kentucky entered her Heavenly Home on July 3, 2025.

Her children were by her side, along with her grandchildren, at her home in Catrons Valley when she passed. Brenda was born to the late Angelo and Mildred Visconti on May 21, 1943, at Liggett, Kentucky. Brenda loved to tell stories about her precious childhood memories in Tally Holler.

A lifetime resident of Harlan Kentucky, Brenda served her community with her passion for the local school systems. She was a business teacher at James A. Cawood High School for 30 years and was on the Harlan County School Board for 19 years. Brenda’s students brought her great joy and pride. She also found great joy and pride in her involvement in her church. Brenda spent many years serving as a Sunday School teacher and spent many summers as a Bible School teacher. Brenda’s life purpose was to educate both in the school classroom and in the church’s classrooms.

Brenda was preceded in death by her wonderful husband, Garry Henson Sr., her beloved sister, Emilie Johnson, brother-in-law, Cleo Johnson, brother-in-law, John Henson Jr., and dear to her heart sister-in-law, Doris Henson.

Brenda is survived by her son, Garry Henson Jr., and wife Donnece Henson, and daughter, Belinda Cassim, and husband Brian Cassim. Brenda is also survived by her grandchildren, Emily and Will Cassim, Lydia Bell Huff and husband Austin Huff, and Garry Henson III and wife Alexis Henson, Samuel Henson, and Hannah Jo Henson. In addition, a very loyal and special friend, Cathy Banks.  

Visitation will be held on Monday July 7th at Henson & Rich Funeral Home from 5-7 PM with funeral services beginning at 7 o’clock with Rev. Donnie Adkisson officiating.

Burial services will be held on Tuesday, July 8th at 11 AM at Resthaven Cemetery Chapel with family and friends serving pallbearers.

On behalf of Henson & Rich Funeral Home we would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family during their time of bereavement.

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