Camille Grimes Henderson Whitcomb, 95, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, in Colorado Springs, CO. She was born August 2, 1930, in Annapolis, Maryland, to USN Capt. Clifton Garvin Grimes and Frances Sellers Grimes. Camille was greatly influenced by growing up as a Navy daughter, evidenced by her love of travel and ease at meeting people.
She attended The Bishop's School in La Jolla, California, graduating in 1948. Her time there was immensely meaningful to her, and she maintained fond memories and lifelong bonds to the school. She attended William and Mary College and joined the Pi Beta Phi sorority, another connection she maintained throughout her life. While in college she met Bruce Frederick Henderson, and after graduating with a degree in psychology, she and Bruce married in 1952. In 1956 they moved to Sao Paulo, Brazil on a "two-year" assignment; 18 years later, they returned to the U.S., settling in New Canaan, Connecticut. Camille loved living in Brazil and especially loved its art and simpatico people.
Always putting family first, Camille waited until her children graduated from college before returning to school to earn her Ph.D. in psychology and then going into private practice. She was an avid bridge player and who also enjoyed sailing, entertaining, and reading. She was an exemplary mother, loyal friend, and the heart of every social gathering. Camille's love of life, particularly family reunions or bridge games with close-knit friends, exemplified her loving, caring nature.
Camille married James Howard Whitcomb in March 1991. Jim and Camille lived in Hobe Sound and later in Naples, Florida, until Jim's death in 2024. During those years, they often had a full house hosting Jim's three children, Camille's four children — and all the grandchildren.
Known to close friends and family members as Kiki, Camille was an extraordinary mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, renowned for her graciousness and warmth. She is survived by four children, Leslie Weddell (Douglas), Barbara Henderson, Elizabeth Garrett (Scott), and Thomas Henderson (Gwen); nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister, Avonelle (Jo) Delzingaro. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Connecticut.
She attended The Bishop's School in La Jolla, California, graduating in 1948. Her time there was immensely meaningful to her, and she maintained fond memories and lifelong bonds to the school. She attended William and Mary College and joined the Pi Beta Phi sorority, another connection she maintained throughout her life. While in college she met Bruce Frederick Henderson, and after graduating with a degree in psychology, she and Bruce married in 1952. In 1956 they moved to Sao Paulo, Brazil on a "two-year" assignment; 18 years later, they returned to the U.S., settling in New Canaan, Connecticut. Camille loved living in Brazil and especially loved its art and simpatico people.
Always putting family first, Camille waited until her children graduated from college before returning to school to earn her Ph.D. in psychology and then going into private practice. She was an avid bridge player and who also enjoyed sailing, entertaining, and reading. She was an exemplary mother, loyal friend, and the heart of every social gathering. Camille's love of life, particularly family reunions or bridge games with close-knit friends, exemplified her loving, caring nature.
Camille married James Howard Whitcomb in March 1991. Jim and Camille lived in Hobe Sound and later in Naples, Florida, until Jim's death in 2024. During those years, they often had a full house hosting Jim's three children, Camille's four children — and all the grandchildren.
Known to close friends and family members as Kiki, Camille was an extraordinary mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, renowned for her graciousness and warmth. She is survived by four children, Leslie Weddell (Douglas), Barbara Henderson, Elizabeth Garrett (Scott), and Thomas Henderson (Gwen); nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister, Avonelle (Jo) Delzingaro. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Connecticut.
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