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Rose Ann Henzler, 86, of Denton, TX, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 in Denton, TX. Rose Ann was born October 25, 1935 in Vinita, OK to Edward A. and Christine E. (Pels) Sturm. Rose Ann married J.H. (Jack) Brooks on November 25, 1953 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Pilot Point, TX. Following Jack’s death in August, 1962, Rose Ann married B.J. Henzler on January 29, 1966, also at St. Thomas Church. Many will remember Rose Ann as a teacher in both Tioga and Pilot Point. She provided early elementary education in both schools, and particularly loved teaching Kindergarten. Rose Ann also taught in the Gifted and Talented program for many years and was one of the pioneers in that specialty in Pilot Point, taking great pride in her students’ accomplishments. She taught multiple generations of Pilot Point students and she was also a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association. Rose Ann faithfully attended St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Rose Ann and B.J. raised their 5 sons in Pilot Point and she was active in many church and community activities. Rose Ann is survived by her 5 sons, Curtis Brooks and wife, Annette, of Mountain Lakes, NJ, Kellen Brooks of Tuskahoma, OK, Phillip Brooks of Denton, TX, William Henzler of Denton, TX, and Stephen Henzler and wife, Carrie, of The Woodlands, TX; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and ten nieces and nephews. Rose Ann was preceded in death by her late husband, B. J. Henzler, her parents, Edward and Christine Sturm; and three brothers, Paul Sturm of Denton, TX, Dr. Clarence Sturm, of Weatherford, OK, and Joseph Sturm, of Dennton, TX. In lieu of flowers the family asks that food donations be made to the Shepherd’s Storehouse in Pilot Point, TX by calling (940) 686-2620, or you may give monetarily at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z3G2/campaign/C-11XB6 You can also give a monetary donation of your choice to one of St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church’s charities at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z3G2/home Visitation will be 10:00AM-11:00AM, Wednesday, September 14 2022, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Pilot Point, TX. A funeral service will follow at 11:00AM, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Pilot Point, TX with Fr. John Martin officiating. Inurnment will be on a later date at St. Thomas Cemetery in Pilot Point, TX. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Bradley R. Shotts and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.

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Rose Ann Henzler

October 25, 1935 - September 9, 2022