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Elizabeth (Betty) Nell Henderson

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:43 PM

By Brittany Gasama

Elizabeth (Betty) Nell Henderson, age 82, passed away on February 27, 2026.

Elizabeth (Betty) Nell Henderson of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away February 27, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 82. She was born May 12, 1943, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, the daughter of Elbert Caststeel and Edith Caststeel.

She married Gerald Messick in 1962, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Betty enjoyed crocheting and she loved flowers. Her favorite music was anything by Hank Williams Sr and Johhny Cash. Betty is survived by her daughter Carmen Messick Gussy, son-in-law Geoffrey Gussy, sisters Jewell (Gene) Cox, Kathy (Ray)Hough, brothers John (Jenney) Caststeel, Jim (Linda) Caststeel.  She also leaves behind her grandchildren Daisy Henson and Bree Hayden, great grandchildren Jayden Henson, Logan Simmons, June Templer, Dixie Hayden, and Wyatt Hayden along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and grandson Michael Henson. A Celebration of Life will be determined at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com 

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