MARIE M. HENDERSON
VIRGINIA BEACH- Marie M. Henderson, 90, passed away on September 23, 2016. She was born in Newark, N. J. to the late Harry and Marie Artis. Marie was the widow of Ernest Lee Henderson and was a member of Freedom Fellowship Church, VA. Beach.
Marie is survived by seven children, Antoinette Clark (Jack), Cynthia McRae Sheard, Cletis McRae, Jr. (Kim), Joan Nabors (Randy), Yvonne Moser, Kathy Jackson (Carey) and Derrick McRae (Sharon); three step-children, Ernest L., Gerald and Michael; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Emma Minton and Jean Jennings; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 12pm followed by a Celebration of Life service to begin at 1pm at Freedom Fellowship Church, 836 Regency Dr. VA. Beach with Pastor Rick Hocker officiating.
The family would like to thank the staff at King’s Grant House and Heartland Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Marie’s name. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyerfh.com.
Past Services
Visitation
Saturday October 01, 2016
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Service
Saturday October 01, 2016
1:00 pm
Praying for you to feel the peace that passes all understanding in knowing that your mother is safe in the tender arms of our Lord. She was a loving mother ,faithful wife to my brother,Ernest and a loving,wonderful sister- in- law. We will dearly miss her. miss her.
I’m so sorry for all you’re having to go through. I am praying that God’s comfort, hope, and unending love carry each of you moment by moment. Please know that in time peace will come, and the days will get easier and her memories will bring comfort. Marie was a wonderful mother to you all, and a beautiful person, friend and sister in-law. God blessed us to have her with us for 90 years, and we will miss her so much. I love each of you and so sad I cannot be there with you, however please know that my heart is there, my prayers are there, and I’m asking God to hold you all close. Mommy and Marie were also very close, and loved talking on the phone. I’m sure they are having one of those “2 hour conversations” , talking about us! I Love each of you – praying that you find strength. Patsy McRae-Brown and family. (Hamden, CT)
May the wonderful memories bring comfort and love during
this difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts and heart.
The Mount Zion Baptist Church family is lifting the Henderson family up in prayer. We were honored to have experienced Marie’s light while she lived in New Jersey. May God comfort all who mourn in this transition knowing that this is not how the story ends! Glory be to God!!!
May God continue to be with the entire family during your time of sorrow. May her 90 years of glorious life be a true blessing and fill your hearts with everlasting memories and love. I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and my prayers. I love you all.
We never say good bye in Glory. Much blessing and prayers to you all. We thank our Lord for 90 wonderful years she had to spend with the (family) children, grand children, great, great great grand children. Member of Freedom
We will always keep her in our hearts. We know that she is at peace. With much Love.
My deepest sympathies go out to the entire family. May GOD provide you with peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Losing a Mother doesn’t happen in a Moment,. It takes years to appreciate the impact of who’s missing in your life. May God provide you ALL with the strength, comfort and protection as a family as you mourn the loss of Mom.