Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Callie HENDERSON Obituary
She was a native and lifelong resident of Newport News. Callie was a 1947 graduate of Newport News High School and a 38-year member of Hilton Baptist Church, where she served in the nursery and as a kitchen supervisor.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Herbert R. Henderson; a daughter, Mary Lemon and her husband, Eddie of Gloucester; two sons, Thomas and Ed Henderson, both of Newport News; three grandchildren, Ryan Henderson of Chattanooga, Tenn., Joseph Martin and Rachel Sweat of Gloucester; three great-grandchildren; and her sister, Jean Croswell of Melbourne, Fla.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Callie's life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Hilton Baptist Church, 101 Main Street, Newport News, by the Rev. Lynwood A. Wells. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hilton Baptist Church, 101 Main Street, Newport News, VA 23601.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Callie HENDERSON
Patti Rd
October 4, 2020
Ed, I am thinking about you and how it must be hard to believe that it's been almost ten years since your mama passed and that you must still miss her just as much now as ten years ago. I think of how you told me about you and your mama baking a cake every Friday and I think of that when I bake cakes now. I was thinking about the pumpkin costume she made and sneaked up on ya'll, and it tickles me and I am sure you have so many other stories of your delightful mama. My heart is with you and I wish I could be there to give you a big hug. Love, Patti
Nancy Kilgore
November 21, 2010
November 21,2010
It has been a little over a month since my aunt has passed.Everyday, I try to keep the sound of her voice and the infectious sound of her laughter in my mind. She was an awesome aunt and
I always knew how much she loved me. I keep my cousins and my uncle in my thoughts and prayers.The memory of her will be in my heart and mind the rest of my life.With much love to Uncle Herbert, Tom, Eddie and Mary
Willie Kemp
October 24, 2010
I feel for all the Henderson family at this sad time. Tom we all knew your mama was a very special lady.Very ,very nice. As I write this I have just heard the troublesome news.My very dear condolence to you and family.
October 21, 2010
My thoghts and prayers are with the family. I have such fond memories of Lou and Herb at Hilton Baptist church.
With love, Irene Myers
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
Debi Parker
October 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary, Ed, Tommy,and Mr. Henderson at this time of sorrow. Mrs. Henderson was a very special person and good friend of my parents. She will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. I'm sure that heaven is rejoicing upon her arrival. God bless you all at this time.
October 13, 2010
Lou's Memorial Service was a wonderful tribute to her.She was always special to us because she rocked both of our granddaughters in the nursery at Hilton. Each of you will be in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with your great loss of a special lady.
In Christian love, Grover & Paige Lilley
October 13, 2010
Mary, we were so sorry to hear about your mother and we have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Marvin & Jean Brown
Patti Sorroche
October 12, 2010
I worked with Ed for several years and only met his mom once very briefly, but I almost feel like I knew her through her son with his humor and the many time he said "Well, come on". I would always tell Ed that his mama raised him right and he would give a big smile; he loved his mama. My heart goes out to Ed, Ryan, Tom and the entire family, for the loss of one so loved and missed. I pray that God will give you comfort and peace.
Sandie Terry
October 12, 2010
Mary, Ed, Tom & Herb,
I am so sorry -- my heart goes out to you all. Callie was such a great lady and a role model for us all. She made your home the place we all wanted to hang out.
As someone said to me last year, "you learn a lot when you lose your mother" and we sure do. It has taken me about 1.5 years to somewhat recover from losing Mom. I had to keep reminding myself that it is part of life and we all survive -- it is tough.
God Bless you all.
October 12, 2010
In loving memory of our Mother.
Tom, Ed, and Mary
Mary Lemon
October 12, 2010
Mom, I love you so much. I am going to miss you more than you could ever imagine. You were my best friend in the whole world. I am so grateful that you are at peace and no longer hurting. I will be there with you one day and we will be able to laugh again with each other and share with one another all of the times that we have missed since you have been gone. I am so sorry I didn't get to see you before you left, but tell you all about Hawaii when I see you again. I love you Mom. Mary
October 11, 2010
Hi Mary, Eddie and Tommy,
It's been a long time but I remember your house was such a home to everyone and I enjoyed being there. Your mom was a wonderful and kind mother. Her laughter always made me burst out too. She's probably laughing in Heaven now. What a great lady she was! Thinking of you and praying for your family,
Debbie Luther Gardner
Velda Davis
October 11, 2010
Mary & Eddie, Eddie H, Tommy & Herbert I love all of you and have wonderful memories of when we were all at Grandma Springer's. When Callie Lou was there, she always made things so special and fun. My Love and Prayers are with each and everyone of you. Velda, Bobby & Ethan Davis
Janet Campbell
October 11, 2010
Lou was one of my favorite people and her family was AONE. I'll never forget their support in difficult times. My deepest sympathy to the family. She will be missed!
October 11, 2010
When I was about 15 I went to spend the summer with Aunt Ollie and Callie Lou took me home for a week , wow I thought I was in heaven we watched Johnny Carson show and stayed up until two in the morning, we had more fun she had Eddie at that time he was only two and so cute.Callie Lou always had fun and made everyone at home, she could be a kid and have as much fun with the kids.
When she had Mary I was grown and had keep several things like my doll bed and cradle from my dolls , I sent them home with her, she said she would take good care of them and several years later I went to visit them, and there was my doll bed and cradle,they were in the best condition as ever.
Callie Lou we will miss you very much but we will laugh and have fun again in heaven. Patsy Lintner
Will Springer
October 11, 2010
Callie Lou was my second Mom.
Our story begins in the early 1960’s, when Lou, her family, my Aunt Ollie and Uncle Ed (Herbert's Parents) visited us in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Every summer of my youth, it was a big thing when the Hendersons came to visit. We knew it would be a good time together.
Callie Lou was always a ‘cut up’ and was all about having fun. We enjoyed their visits so much. I told them many times, ‘I’m coming up there some day.’ Lou would always say, 'Well come on.'
In 1973, I needed direction and was trying to find my way. In frustration, I decided to leave the mountains so I called Callie Lou to announce my plans. In my naive way, I informed her I was coming to visit Newport News. Can you imagine what ran through her head, with 3 teenagers in her house already? But, this was one time she never stuttered, she said, 'Well, come on.'
Little did Callie Lou know that I would come and live with their family for 6 months and stay in Newport News for nearly a year. Callie Lou and Herbert took me in just like one of her own children, feeding me, advising and trying to help me - while raising three kids of their own.
That experience gave me the direction I needed. And never once, then or since then, was she anything but a lady - and like a second Mom to me.
I’ll miss you Callie Lou and again I say, ‘I’m coming up there to see you some day.’
And I'm sure there was no hesitation, when the Lord said to Callie Lou, "Well, come on.'
Ginger Fullbright
October 10, 2010
Callie Lou was a wonderful person and we will always remember her kind, caring ways. Love and sympathy to Herbert,Tom, Ed and Mary. Ginger and Jerry
Showing 1 - 17 of 17 results
Make a Donation
in Callie HENDERSON's name
Memorial Events
for Callie HENDERSON
How to support Callie's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Callie HENDERSON's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
