Holly Skinner Henderson, 69, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on September 1, 2025, at Baptist Health Paducah. She was born August 7, 1956, in Cherry Point, North Carolina.
Holly was a 1974 graduate of Lone Oak High School and went on to earn her degree in Pharmacy from Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1987. She dedicated her career to serving others as a pharmacist, always showing kindness and care to those she helped.
Family was at the center of everything Holly did. She was known as a selfless, quick-witted woman who always put others before herself. To her children and grandchildren, she was the heart of the family-an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who gave endlessly of her time, love, and care.
In her younger years, Holly had a passion for horseback riding, earning a state championship with her beloved show horse Goldie.
Holly was a faithful member of Lone Oak Church of Christ.
Those who knew Holly will remember her generous heart, her sharp wit, and the way she made every person feel loved and valued. Her love for her family was boundless, and her legacy of kindness will live on in all who were blessed to know her.
Ms. Henderson is survived by her son, Brandon Gold Henderson of Paducah; her sisters, Shari Skinner (Brian Kelley) of Fort Myers, Florida, Brittany Speicher (Bradley) of Paducah, and Beth Sanderson of Paducah; her brothers, Hal Skinner of Lexington, Kentucky, Steve Skinner (Judy) of Cullman, Alabama, Jeff Duncan (Brandi) of St. Louis, Missouri, Steven Skinner (Casey) of Paducah and Brent Sanderson (Kristen) of Paducah; her step mother, Jan Sanderson of Paducah; her grandchildren, Victoria Zinc, and Gage Henderson; and several nieces and nephews.
Ms. Henderson was preceded in death by her parents, William Gray Skinner and Carolyn Ann (Englert) Skinner; her daughter, Heather Leigh Henderson.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Paul Wingfield officiating. Burial will follow at Maplelawn Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, September 12, 2025, and 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Cassidy’s Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy, 6075 Clinton Rd, Paducah, KY, 42001.
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