Mrs. Louise was born on May 18, 1936 in Sparkman, AR to the late Oscar Henderson and Idonia Williams Henderson. ShewasunitedinmarriagetothelateL.C.McAdooforfiftyyears. She united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where she served faithfully until her passing. Louise McAdoo was a faithful and diligent member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Kitchen Committee, in the Missionary Society, and on the Usher Board. Assisted with the upkeep of Perla Cemetery. Her love for Christ and her love for food service was exemplified in her commitment to taking care of the needs of the sick and shut in and for those who had experieced loss. She was the missionary's missionary and while she herself did not eat meat, she was an exemplary , seasoned cook. She often provided families hot meals, before, during and after funerals and ensured the needs of the family were met. At Thanksgiving and Christmas, she organized food boxes for the sick and shut in for many years, she oversaw a monthly food distribution to the sick and shut in with a hot meal on the Second Sunday for over fifteen years.She once said that when she was younger and experienced a traumatic event, that people did not believe or listen to her story. That impacted herin many ways. Therefore in her later years, using her voice to tell the truth was an important part of her identity and one she adhered to tirelessly. She never failed to encourage and admonish, sometimes at the same time! She spoke from the heart. Louise often said she loved her Pastor and was many times the first to call to share news of persons needing support or the hospital, or to share a concernregardingtheneedsofthechurch.She was his " Secret Deacon." Louise exemplified the Mission of the Church and offered herself in service both to the Lord and to the Church.Louise was a true friend you could always call on, with a listen ear and words of wisdom. Louisewasprecededindeathbyherhusbandandherparentsher Siblings, Ed Henderson, John "Sonny Babe" Henderson, John "Po Boy" Henderson, Mary Henderson Turner, Rosie Wesley and Christine Fondren.Louise memories will forever be cherished by her son: Charles Henderson and daughter -in-law Tina Henderson of Seaside, CA Step-sonLeRoyMcAdooofLosAngeles,CA.

Step daughterEstherRuthJenkinsofLosAngeles,CA HerbrotherDavidHenderson(Betty)ofHotSprings,AR Hersisters,RubyYoungandLillieLawsonbothofMalvern,AR. BobbieEl-AminofHouston,TX. Onesister-in-law,EarnestineHendersonofMalvernAR TwelveGrandchildren SevenGreat-Grandchildren

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors

" The Epitome of Service "

Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel

Thursday, January 6, 2022

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 413 West Page Avenue Malvern, ARKANSAS 72104 Funeral Service

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Friday, January 7, 2022

11:00 AM 522 South Banks Street Malvern, AR 72104