Florence Robert Henderson

Florence (Robert) Henderson transitioned on October 16, 2019 in Anchorage, Alaska, where she was intrigued by the beautiful mountains and landscape. She was born and raised in New Orleans; and as a USAF military spouse resided in Michigan, Germany, Arkansas, California, Louisiana, and Alaska. Her final two residences were New Orleans and Beaumont, Texas respectively. The youngest of three sisters, Florence attended All Saints Catholic School; and is a graduate of St. Mary's Academy in New Orleans and Yuba College in Marysville, California. She is a veteran of the US Army and Air National Guard; and was employed in a variety of federal civil service positions, including one for a number of years at the Port of New Orleans. She retired from the 596th Transportation Group as a Traffic Management Specialist in Beaumont. Her church home in Beaumont was Mother of Mercy Catholic Church and when visiting Anchorage, she attended The Holy Family Cathedral. Florence's life was a living example of how to be genuine to oneself. There were no facades in how she presented herself. What you saw is what you got. She is valued for extending love, compassion, and generosity to all who crossed her path. Florence was a mother figure and advisor to many, who have described her as a Godly, wise, dependable, and inspirational woman. She was also a beacon of light to her elderly neighbors, and their family members who trusted and relied on her. Her unconditional love, devotion, encouragement, and support as a mother and grandmother cannot adequately be expressed. Most significantly, she was a prayer warrior who maintained a calming and caring spirit. She is survived by her children, Damon L. Henderson, of Anchorage, AK and Monica (Henderson) Roberts of New Orleans, LA; grandsons Damon, Ivery, and Julius Henderson, Tristen Roberts, granddaughter Teren Rae Roberts, great-grandsons Jaden and Joshua Henderson; sisters Ruby Johnson and Mary Dumas (Paul); former spouse Ivery L. Henderson, along with many special nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and loved ones. Florence is preceded in death by her parents, Lelia Malveaux Robert and John Robert; and Aunt Lorena (Malveaux) Lewis and Uncle Herbert Lewis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at All Saints Catholic Church, 1414 Teche St., New Orleans, LA on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 10 a.m. officiated by Fr. Peter Weiss. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Westlawn Cemeteries.