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Edith Henderson Obituary

Edith Wilson Henderson, 49, of Vinton, Va., and Minneapolis, Minn., went home to be with the Lord after an unexpected sudden illness on Friday afternoon, June 19, 2009, in Minneapolis, Minn. She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas J. Henderson I; and two sisters, Deborah Poindexter and Irma Williams Flack. Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Wilson; and two grandchildren whom she cherished, Corinthian and Serenity Taylor, of Minneapolis, Minn.; mother and beloved stepfather, Evelyn and William Bonds, of Vinton; brothers, Thomas J. (Serena) Henderson II, of Roanoke, and Michael Henderson and Taze Poindexter, of Vinton; sisters, Paula Jones and Gwen Hubbard, also of Vinton. She will be sadly missed by all of her nieces, nephews, and extended friends and family. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2009, at Serenity Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 23 to Jun. 25, 2009.

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S K. Ponder (NS)

June 28, 2009

T.J. & Family May God give you all peace during this time of sorrow. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. He will give you all peace. God Bless You.

The Clark's

June 26, 2009

May God Bless you and Keep You and Your Family at this time,of sorrow. And may your memories bring you comfort.

June 25, 2009

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May you find some comfort from the words at Isaiah 41:10, "Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not gaze about, for I am your God. I will fortify you. I will really help you. I will really keep fast hold of you with my right hand of righteousness." Your family and friends are in my prayers.

June 25, 2009

My heart goes to you Rebecca, for i loved your mother as if she was my own. All of us children who had no where to call home, she gave us one, with love. SHe will live on through us all, through you, and through ur children. we are all here for you

ALLYSA JAMES

June 25, 2009

rebecca,please accept my condolences for the passing of your mother and my dear aunt edith whom i loved dearly and she was very close to my heart,mind,soul i'll keep her guideness,supreme wisdom alive within me GOD BLESS YOU,the children and my dear uncle (bird) marvin wilson.

Daphney Hancock

June 25, 2009

Tommy And Rena,
With Sympathy, May the warm memories the past help you through this time of sorry. May God Bless You!

Brishaina Talley and Family

June 25, 2009

To Rebecca & Family,
God word delcares He will never leave you nor forsake you. Remember that HE Loves you and we Love. Just know that I'm here if you need anything.

Marvin Wilson

June 25, 2009

Take care Beccafox, and have a bless birthday. To the rest of the family peace be with you

June 25, 2009

rebecca, I understand your lost,losing my mother. my condolences goes out to you and edith grandchildrens,again she open her home to many surely God has shared his many of mansion with her GOD BLESS YOU. shed james indpls,in 06-25-09

Dontre McGrone

June 25, 2009

To Rebecca and family, we are sorry to hear about the passing of Aunty Edith. She meant a great deal to so many people. She helped even more including myself, and I will always be greatful. Becca, just put your trust in God and know that he will see you through these trying times. He has called her to be with him, and your heart can now be at peace to know she no longer suffering. We will always be here for you Rebecca. Love you...

Arthel Howell

June 25, 2009

To Rebecca, Marvin and the entire Henderson and Wilson extended family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May we all be comforted by the precious memories Edith left us all to cherish.

Always know that we are here for you "Beck Beck."

Chief, April, Bianca & Corbin

Marvin Wilson

June 25, 2009

Henderson,Bond,and Wilson Family's my the god of peace be with you always on this day. To Rebecca the Daughter of Edith and Marvin. You can still find joy on this day your Birthday today June 25, 2009. God said count it all joy. Because he dont take without giving. He will be your comefert in this time if you let him, first you got to get to no him for yourself. You have lots of people praying for you that you pull through. I love with all I got your father.

June 25, 2009

Rebecca,
My condolences to you and your family. Let God's love and memories of your mother guide and comfort you over the weeks and months to come. Please know that you mother and you are loved by extended family and friends. We are here for you as we always have been and will be.

With all our love and sympathies,

Auntie BeyBey(Carol), Allysa, Kaf and family.

Donna Underwood

June 25, 2009

Gwen & Family
My heart aches for you in this time of loss. Hold on to the good times and find comfort in the love that you shared.

Dwight Wilson

June 25, 2009

My prayers and the Wilson family prayers goes out to the family. Edith you will always be remembered by me and my kids thank you for all you done for me and my kids. We love and we are going to miss you very dearly. Becca I'm here for you. Love you always.

Tiny Johnson

June 25, 2009

To Rebecca & Family, May God keep you and bless. Edith is and will be always with you. For she is in your heart. So remember she is in God's care.

Maurice Goldsby

June 25, 2009

TJ & Corey Walker
Sorry to hear about the passing of your aunt. My Prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

Wilson

June 25, 2009

God bless from the Wilson Family to the Henderson/Bond Family. Much love

Marvin "Da Byrd" Wilson

June 25, 2009

To my best friend Edith, I will always love and miss you. You will always have a place in my heart, You will always be #1. I will pray and take care of our grandchildren. Please be the angel to watch over me. Help and teach me to love everyone and everything. I will think of the good times of me and you growing up together in Mpls. We said we was going to grow old together. I hope your waiting at the gate for me or tell god that I'm still tryen to get it right in my heart. Well my mind is mad up. I no you still loved you some Isiah Thomas & some Luther Vandross. When we met Isiah you was so scared and shaken he gave you a big hung. I was laughing at you. It was 11 1/2 years we lived together. some good some bad, I'm all reading miss calling you. So please talk to me in my heart each night watch over me until we meet again.

The Minor family

June 24, 2009

To the Henderson family,
We pray that the ones we love never leave us. However, we know that God knows best. Our hope is that your pain will soon be bearable and filled with loving memories of Edith. We will concentrate our prayers on your comfort. May God be with you.
love,
Brenda Minor

June 24, 2009

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. LOVE, VIRGIE CRAIGHEAD.

sonny evans

June 24, 2009

With deepest sympathy and condolences to the Henderson family .I have fond memories of Edith and her spirit will always remain with me .William (sonny) Evans

Beadie Childress

June 24, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

ANTHONY THOMAS

June 24, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cissy Caldwell-Williams

June 24, 2009

To Rebecca and the Hendersons,
My deepest sympathies and condolences go out to you all. I miss my big sister. Edith has always been there for me and has always been supportive of me in everything I've done. She will never be forgotten her loving spirit will always remain in my heart.

With love, Cissy, Darrell, Tierre and Tinker

Aisha Kirtley

June 24, 2009

My prayers go out to you and your family Syreeta. May your sweet memories give you comfort. God bless!

Tina Childress

June 24, 2009

To The Family

You have our deepest sympthy. We know your hearts are heavy. He wanted a very special one and He accepted Edith. Keep your heads high and we will keep you in our prayers.
Tina, James and Jaylen.

Tina Childress

June 24, 2009

To Edith, my best freind forever and ever. I will miss so much and I will never forget all the good times. I know you must be at a better place and resting, you will always stay in my heart.
I love you,
Tina.

Aunt Jo

June 24, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

THE ANDREWS FAMILY

June 23, 2009

May God bless the Henderson family during this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you.

James & Frances Wright

June 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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