Mary Ruth Henderson, American agricultural educator, farmer. award 1983), Tennessee
Background
Henderson, Mary Ruth was born on October 25, 1951 in Sweetwater, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Bill Hooper and Edna Lee (Largen) H. Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, University of Tennessee, 1973, Master of Science in Agriculture, 1975. Assistant agent University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service, Sequatchie County, Tennessee, 1975-1977.
Education
Assistant professor 4-H, state 4H specialist University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service, Knoxville, 1977-1986, associate professor, 1986.
Career
Assistant agent University Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service, Sequatchie County, Tennessee, 1975—1977, assistant professor 4-H, state 4H specialist Knoxville, 1977—1986, associate professor, since 1986.
Religion
God never intended nor desired for a single person to go to Hell. Sin caused a separation between God and man, and that Jesus’ death on the cross is the only bridge to cross from death to life. This bridge, however, is accessible by anyone at anytime.
Membership
Member Tennessee 4-H Alumni, Incorporated., Knoxville Area Home Economics Association (president), National Association Extension 4-H Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (National Distinguished Service award 1983), Tennessee Association Extension 4-H Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Tennessee Association Agricultural Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and Specialists, Professional Adminstrs. Volunteer Services, Tennessee Livestock Association, American Home Economics Association (certified professional home economist), Epsilon Sigma Phi (vice president 1984-1986), Gamma Sigma Delta (president Tennessee chapter 1986-1987), University of Tennessee President"son