Ellen M. Henderson, 71, died Jan. 1, 2011, at Treasure Coast Hospice House, Fort Pierce. She was born in Chicago. She was a member of Mount Bethel Church of Fort Pierce. Survivors include her daughters, Lisa Henderson of Chicago and Pam Francois of Port St. Lucie; brother, Robert Brydie of Chicago; sister, Linda Wallace of Chicago; and three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, James Jerome Henderson. Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 5000 Dunn Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981 Services: Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 6 at Yates Funeral Home Port St. Lucie Chapel, where the funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Riverview Memorial Park, Fort Pierce. A guestbook is available at yatesfuneralhome.com.