Clara

Henson

Clara Juanita Henson

March 17, 1947 – January 8, 2026

Clara Juanita Henson - On January 8, 2026, Clara J. Henson passed away at the age of 78 while under the care of Arbors at Sylvania of Northwest Ohio. Affectionately known as Juanita, she was born March 17, 1947, in Stallo, Mississippi to Herbert and Pauline (Hundley) Henson as the first of nine (9) children.

At an early age, Juanita gave her life to the Lord when she was baptized at St. Paul A.M.E Zion Church where she served with the missionaries and as a member of the Usher Board. Juanita was a 1967 graduate of Libbey High School where she had a welcoming spirit to anyone who encountered her. Juanita relocated to Sandusky, OH and returned often to Toledo to celebrate holidays and achievements with her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Pauline, sisters, Lisa Henson and Celia Henson and nephew, David Sherman.

Juanita leaves behind to cherish her memory: sisters, Margaret (G. Frank) Sherman, Gwen Henson and Vivian Henson of Toledo, OH, Marilyn Henson of Blacklick, OH and Paula (Darnell) Foreman of Gilmer, TX; brother, Stanley Henson Sr. of Toledo, OH and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends