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Eunice Henig Obituary
Eunice attended Howard College, now Samford University, in Birmingham, AL. She served on the Baptist Health Care Foundation Board for twenty years. She was a member of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival Panier Society, AUM President's Advisory Committee, Garden Club, Bridge Club and Athenian Club. She was an officer for and deeply involved with Henig Furs.
She was a lifelong member of Cloverdale Baptist Church and recently became a member of First Baptist Church. Eunice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Eunice is preceded in death by: her mother and father Mr. and Mrs. Hillary Griffin Hayes, Sr. (Mary Owens Hayes); older sister Myrtle Hayes Synco and Carola Hayes; her late husband John Alec Henig, Sr.
She is survived by: her brother Hillary Griffin Hayes, Jr. (Gayle); her three sons: John Alec Henig, Jr. (Diane), Thomas Hayes Henig (Marlene) and Michael David Henig, Sr. (Jenny Lynn); her grandchildren: John Alec Henig III (Julia), Britton Pollard Henig, Sr. (Lindsey), Jennifer Henig Trott (Bobby), Heath Van Henig (Meghan), Hillary Henig Cole (Wesley), Cecilia Hughes, Jessica Henig Coblentz (Matthew), Alex Henig Jones (Colin) and Michael David Henig, Jr. (Alexia); her great-grandchildren: Johnny and Hayes Henig, Pollard, Penn and Camille Henig, Barnes, Emilyn and Harrison Trott, Mary Clark and Jane Henig, Matthew, Tyler and Hughes Cole, David and Jack Coblentz, Adeline and Maddox Jones and Finleigh Henig.
Eunice was so graciously cared for by Gracie Alexander and Verlia Brothers.
Memorial services will be Saturday, February 6th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Montgomery in the Stakely Sanctuary with Pastor Jay Wolf officiating. Visitation will be immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Eunice's name to The Baptist Health Care Foundation at P.O. Box 241647 Montgomery, AL 36124 or to the charity of your choice.
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for Eunice Henig
Patti Perdue
January 31, 2017
My sincerest condolences to the family of Mrs. Henig. I pray for God to comfort all with His peace.
Monique VanDerAa
December 9, 2016
I just recently heard Mrs. Henig passed. Sorry for the late condolences. Such a sweet lady and so kind to everyone. I will forever hold fond memories of her.
Tim Williams
February 9, 2016
Our Deepest sympathy to the Henig Family. Our prayers are for God's peace and love to give you His comfort during this difficult time. Love,
Tim & Penny Williams
John Smith
February 6, 2016
You all are in my thoughts. You were very fortunate to have had her in your lives. I was lucky to have known her. She was the most elegant, compassionate, caring woman I have ever known. She made the world a better place.
Coach Hudson
February 6, 2016
Our deepest sympathy. May your memories be of comfort to you in the days ahead.
Pearl Albritton
February 5, 2016
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother I worked with your Dad at Miller's in Normandale and I always enjoyed talking to your mother she was always so sweet may God bless each of you.
Beverly Thompson Butler
February 5, 2016
Will be praying for the family at this time of loss.
Patti Perdue
February 5, 2016
Prayers for the family. What a loving legacy Mrs Eunice left to her family. What a blessing to remember how she lived, loved and shared life with her family.
Tomy & Virginia Head
February 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Keep the memories close in your heart. Lifting you and the family up in prayer during this stressful time.
William Sikes
February 5, 2016
Condolences to the Henig family. We are thinking about all of you at this time.
William and Sally Sikes
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