Charlottesville, Virginia
Viola Elizabeth Scott Henson
Viola Elizabeth Scott Henson, 87, of Charlottesville, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 25, 2011, at her home.
She was born in Sewell, West Virginia, on August 22, 1923, the daughter of the late Viola Elizabeth Rose and the late William Thomas Scott. Viola was the beloved wife of the late Anthony C. Henson and devoted mother of the late Delores Barrett and the late Betty Taylor and loving sister of the late Helen Scott.
Survivors include two daughters, Jeanette Napper of Charlottesville and Carol Crosby of Temple Hills, Maryland; one son, Anthony C. Henson Jr. of Charlottesville; eight grandchildren, Erica Napper, Trieanna "Peanut" Napper, Lorenzo "Tony" Henson, Charles "C" Crosby, Derrick Taylor, Sabrina Burruss, Michelle Terry and Wanda Henson; seven great-grandchildren, Alani Taylor, Tressie Barrett, Briana Burruss, Denzel Terry, Martel Henson, Antonio Henson and Patrick Henson; one sister-in-law, Mary Henson; and a host of loving relatives and friends.
Viola was a member of Foster Creek Baptist Church in Louisa, Virginia. She was passionate about God, reading her Bible and listening to religious sermons. She enjoyed talking and laughing with family and friends and watching television.
Viola was a loving and devoted mother. Mostly, she loved her children, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren, family and friends; and they will all miss her and cherish her memory. She was content and at peace with life.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Foster Creek Baptist Church in Louisa, Virginia, with the Reverend Michael Crawley Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at the Henson family cemetery in Louisa, Virginia.
Her remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.
J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.jfbellfuneralhome.com
Directions to Foster Creek Baptist Church, 4028 East Jack Jouett Rd., Louisa, VA 23093, 540-967-2940.
From Charlottesville: I-64 East to Exit 136, right at traffic light on US-15 South, left at Three Notch Road (traffic light)/US-250 East (1.0 miles), left on Poindexter Road at 613 (4.4 miles), right on 640 East Jack Jouett Road (0.8 miles). Church on left.
From Richmond: I-64 West to Exit 143, right on Courthouse Road/VA-208 (2.1 miles); left on East Jack Jouett Road (4.0 miles). Church is on the right.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
Jeanette & Family:
Just wanted you to know that you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers this week. I have held off calling you because I know you have had a lot to deal with. So sorry for the loss of your mother, I know the two of you were so close. I will try to contact you tomorrow. May God bless you and each member of your family during this time of loss.
Carolyn Fitzgerald
March 31, 2011 | Charlottesville
Jeanette:
I have held off calling you this week because I know you have had a lot to deal with, but I do want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers and that I have been thinking about you a lot this week. So sorry for the loss of your mother. I will try to call you on Friday. Again, may god bless you and your family during this time of loss.
Carolyn Fitzgerald
March 31, 2011
Jeanette & Family: So sorry to hear of Aunt Viola's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family with the loss of your Mother. No words can covey the heartfelt sympathy that is felt for you and all the family during your time of loss. May it help to know others are thinking of you. With Sympathy and Caring.
Love Aunt Mary and Patty
Patricia Henson
March 31, 2011 | Hercules, CA
Jeanette & Family: We are all so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Remember, God knows best and she is at peace. May God bless each one of you during your time of sorrow. Patricia Christmas & Family
Patricia Christmas
March 30, 2011 | Charlottesville, VA
Jeanette & Family,
God will take care of you; God Bless.
Joyce Barbour & Bryant Family
March 29, 2011
Jeanette&Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please know that We are thinking of You.
Marvin & Judy Mills
Judy Mills
March 29, 2011 | Charlottesville, VA
My throughts and prayers goes out to you and your family
Carmen Tate
March 29, 2011 | Charlottesville, VA
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
clara and alexander eubanks
March 29, 2011 | Chville, VA
Jeanette,
You know I am only a phone call away. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charlotte Carpenter
March 28, 2011 | Charlottesville, VA