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Alma HENDERSON

Alma Smith Henderson Was born on July 30,1905 and died on July 11, 2001,
after a long illness in Forwood Manor Health Care Center, Wilmington, DE.

Alma was raised in Wilmington by Catherine and Elmer Hare. She married
William A. Smith, Sr. and bore 2 children. Mr. Smith preceded her in death
in 1965 and her son William predeceased her in 1993.

Alma was confirmed as a young girl in Calvary Episcopal Church at 4th and
Rodney Sts. She was very active over the years, becoming a choir member
and servingon the altar guild. She became a member of Saint Barnabas
Episcopal Church when Calvary disbanded.

Mrs. Henderson in addition to being a homemaker was anexecutive
secretary for Dravo Shipbuilding and Belanca Aircraft, she was alsoa
graduate of Wilmington High School.

Alma enjoyed travel going many places in the past years. She was also an
avid gardener and never gave up her love for flowers.

She married James J. Henderson in 1975 and enjoyed many years together
in their Wilmington home and in their summer home in Ocean View, DE; their
beloved cat "Sugar" was always by her side.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Kathryn S. Schreiner of Claymont;
a grandson, Ronald M. Schreiner and his wife Betty of PA; 4 great grandchildren
and 6 great great grandchildren.

Services will be Monday, July 16th at 11 am in the Saint Barnabas Episcopal
Church, 2800 Duncan Rd. Friends may call Monday morning from 9:30-10:30 am
in the MCCRERY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike, Talleyville.
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 2515 Silverside Rd., Wilmington,
DE 19810 or to Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2800 Duncan Rd., Wilmington,
DE 19808.
[published 07/13/2001]


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Alma HENDERSON

Alma Smith Henderson Mrs. Henderson was born July 30, 1905 and died
July 11, 2001 in Forwood Manor Health Care Center, Wilmington, DE after a
long illness.

She was raised in Wilmington by Catherine and Elmer Hare. She married
William A. Smith, Sr. and bore 2 children. Mr. Smith died in 1965 and her
son, William died in 1993.

Alma was confirmed as a young girl in Calvary Episcopal Church at 4th and
Rodney Sts. She was very active over the years, becoming achoir member
and serving on the altar guild. She became a member of St. Barnabas
Episcopal Church when Calvary disbanded.

Mrs. Henderson, in addition tobeing a homemaker, was an executive secretary
for Dravo Shipbuilding and Belanca Aircraft, she was also a graduate of
Wilmington High School.

Alma enjoyed travel, going to many places in the past years. She was also
an avid gardener and never gave up her love for flowers.

She married James J. Henderson in1975 and they enjoyed many years
together in their Wilmington home and in their summer home in Ocean View,
DE. Their beloved cat "Sugar" was always by her side.

Survivors include her husband, James J. Henderson of Wilmington; a
daughter, Kathryn S. Schreiner of Claymont; a grandson, Ronald M. Schreiner
and his wife Betty of PA; 4 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

A service will be held 11 am Monday, July 16 in the St. Barnabas Episcopal
Church. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 am Monday in the MCCRERY
MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike, Talleyville. Burial will be
in Riverview Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 2515 Silverside Rd.,
Wilmington, DE 19810 or to Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2800 Duncan
Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808.
[published 07/15/2001]

SSN 221-14-8989

Alma — Living UNKNOWN. (son of John Newton HENDERSON and Helen Frances BALINSKI) [Group Sheet]

Alma — William A. SMITH. William was born Abt 1905; died 1965. [Group Sheet]