Zoe Ann Carpender Henson

Zoe Ann Carpenter Henson, a longtime resident of Waco, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in a car accident. She was 68.

Services will be held at 10:00am Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Central Christian Church in Waco, with her nephew, the Rev. Paul Carpenter presiding.

In celebration of Zoe's vibrant spirit, the family kindly invites attendees to wear colorful attire.

Zoe was born Nov. 27, 1957, the daughter of Clarence and Charlotte Carpenter. She grew up in Waco, attended the former Richfield High School, and graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in special education. She worked as an educator and in other support positions for most of her life, working at Waco and McGregor and for several years in Oklahoma, where she raised her family. Her three children were born in Texas. She was an active member of Dayspring Baptist Church of Waco, where she invested countless hours in landscaping over many years.

Zoe was passionate about life. She was an ardent mother and grandmother. She invested much time and energy in the daily activities of her life in Waco, including gardening and household support for family and friends. She avidly followed the activities of her children and grandchildren in three states.

Zoe was also an activist for deaf/handicap affairs. She was a sign language translator and an early recipient of then-emerging cochlear technology in the mid-1980s.

She is survived by her son, Micah Henson; a daughter, Shirley Henson, of Gunnison, CO; a daughter, Betsey (Jeremy) Brazel, of Charlotte, NC; her mother, Charlotte Carpenter, of Waco; brothers Mark (Genie) Carpenter of Irving, Bart (Kate) Carpenter of Harrisburg, PA, and Gahlen (Robin) Carpenter of Waco; a sister, Donna (Ron) Eberhardt of Coppell; five grandchildren, Allyson, Jett, Griffin, Alexis, and Roxy; a boyfriend, Jack Morton and long-time special friend, Kay Tuel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to local animal shelter, church, or charity of your choice.

We invite you to leave a message or memory of Zoe in her “Memorial Guestbook” at www.WHBfamily.com.