Jeannette Van Bussum

Jeannette Van Bussum, age 85, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away at 11:22 P.M., Sunday, September 20, 2015, at Lucy Smith King Center under the care of St. Anthony’s Hospice. Jeannette retired as a secretary for Henderson City High School after more than 20 years. She had a beautiful smile, a kind heart toward others and a deep love of God. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She taught Sunday school for many years at Immanuel Baptist Temple. She was always known for her love of learning and history. Jeannette enjoyed going to her daughter’s classroom and creating crafts with the students. Watching UK basketball and Dancing With the Stars with her daughter became a tradition. She was also found frequently down in the floor playing with her grandchildren. Sewing, crocheting and crafting were fun hobbies for her. Even until the end of her life, Jeanette was gracious and full of gratitude no matter how bad she felt. Jeannette was preceded in death by her parents, K.R. and Adele Jones, and her husband of 61 years, Robert H. “Bob” Van Bussum. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Gail Simpson and her husband Tommy Henderson, Kentucky 1 Son: Dr. Ritchie Van Bussum and his wife Deddie Lexington, Kentucky 1Sister: Joanne Patrick South Point, Ohio 9 Grandchildren: Katie Reid and husband Mike, Matthew Van Bussum and wife Meghan, Tyler, Reid, and Abby Van Bussum, Paul and Patrick Combs, Jarrod Floyd and wife Kortnie, Curtis Simpson and wife Tiphani. 9 Great Grandchildren: Kali, Kynzlee, Jackie, Jevin, Noah, Isabella, Caden, Carter and Lucy. Much loved nieces and nephews Relatives and friends are invited to Jeannette’s Life Celebration from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday, September 24th, 2015 and again on Friday starting at 9:00 A.M. at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 25th, at the funeral home with the Reverend Ken Gazaway officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: St. Anthony’s Hospice and Immanuel Baptist Temple. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentonglunt.com

Jeannette Van Bussum

February 25, 1930 - September 20, 2015