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Kellina Henderson Obituary
Kellina Michele Craig Henderson PhD (Age 56)
Passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, of Alexandria, VA. Beloved wife for over 20 years to Foster J. Henderson; loving mother of Jacob Henderson; daughter to Patricia D. McLemore and William A. Craig (Rhonda); and sister to Asa J. Craig. She will truly be missed by many.
Memorial service will be held at Calvary Road Baptist Church, 6811 Beulah St., Alexandria, VA 22310 on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 10 a.m. Interment on a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amyloidosis Foundation at www.amyloidosis.org Please view and sign the family guestbook at
www.jeffersonfuneralchapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kellina Henderson
Kumi Hori
September 15, 2023
Kumi Hori
September 15, 2023
Kumi Hori
September 15, 2023
I cannot think of any words for now. I just miss Kelli so so much. Jacob, I am so sorry for your loss. But with all that love your mother has given you, I know you can get through this tough times. Keijiro and I , all our family will always remember the time we spent together while you guys were in Tokyo. Please accept our deepest condolences, Hori Family
Joan Davenport
June 3, 2023
I am saddened by the loss of Kelli. She was so helpful to me and offered solace upon the passing of my dear Randy Carroll in August 2018. I cannot begin to express my sorrow to her family. I can only continue to pray for their peace and acceptance of the loss of a beautiful person whose life was well lived.
Emilda Rivers
May 23, 2023
Kelli shared herself with us organically. She was honest, sincere, fun-loving, hard-working, pointed and forgiving - just beautiful. As her co-worker, I learned that her family meant the world to her...feeling incomplete in Japan without Foster, searching excitedly for Essence magazines as memorabilia for her father's wedding, talking with such love about her baby brother, and sharing the missionary work of her mother. We shared countless hours encouraging one another in support of our career paths and experiences. As her friend, we teased about AKA vs Delta; Cowboys vs the Giants and we reflected often on our Christian walk - not always easy not always understandable but always knowing we served a God who loved us unconditionally, no matter what we went through with co-workers, family, and friends. To her family, friends and all of us that loved Kelli dearly...
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Monique Moore
May 20, 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Kelli at NSF. She will be sorely missed. A beautiful and down to earth person. Rest in paradise Kelli. Prayers for her family and friends.
Sharon Sutton
May 20, 2023
Fond memories of my dearest Kelli whose passing still shatter me.
I still laugh when I remember how we screamed, looked at each other and then burst out laughing while watching Cujo. We kept waking up her mom who was somewhat annoyed with our reactions.
I remember her surprised reaction when she received the Paper-fest I had delivered to her when she was at Tulane. Target had an incredible sale on paper goods and I couldn't resist sending her jumbo quantities of paper towels, toilet and facial tissue. When she was informed that she had a delivery package she had no idea of the box loads awaiting her!
I was quite honored when her mom flew me in from CA to host a tea party for Kelli's baby shower. I smile at the photos we took and remember how we made sure that some of my infamous caramel cake Foster was set aside for Foster.
Jacob was surprised with a selection of huge dinosaurs that I had purchased with an employee discount during my temporary holiday job with Mattel. Kelli said when the boxes arrived (shortly after the holidays), it was like Christmas had started all over again!
Because of Kelli, I still decorate my bedroom with white accessories during the summer months. I so admired how her bedroom looked in her apartment when she lived/worked in Long Beach, CA.
Well I guess I've said enough. I'm still sighing with disbelief that my Kelli-girl has slipped away.
(Kelli-girl is my derivation on how her mom would speak of her as "my girl")
Derika Fallings
May 19, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is aching and I hope you heal soon. She was a class act and a beautiful human inside and out. I met her at NSF years ago.
Jim and Marie Carter
May 16, 2023
Dear Foster and Jacob,
While we never met Kellina, the strong and positive legacy of his parents shows in Jacob whom Jim sees at ICHS. You have our sincere condolences and prayers as you walk through this time of loss and change. We share your hope and confidence that you will be reunited and rejoice with Kellina around the throne of the Lord Jesus forever. May our great God make his presence and comfort very real to you until then.
Vanessa Gail Perry
May 11, 2023
Missing this amazing woman and great friend. My sincerest condolences to all who loved her.
Dr. Cheryl Anne Boyce
May 10, 2023
Kellina was a kind and dear colleague and friend-my thoughts and prayers to her family.
Frank Nelowet
May 7, 2023
Foster, I am VERY sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you over here, and you are in our prayers.
The Brights - Scott and Michele
May 7, 2023
We are praying for the entire family during this time. It was always such a joy to be share time in Sunday School and church with her when we were in Virginia at CRBC. Such a beautiful and amazing lady inside and out.
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