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Shirley Henkin Obituary
SHIRLEY L. BISKIN HENKIN
On Friday, April 6, 2007, SHIRLEY L. BISKIN HENKIN of Bethesda, MD, devoted wife of the late Allen E. Henkin, M.D.; devoted mother of Gary (Annette), Russell (Nancy), Mitchell (Marjan) Henkin, and Sandra (David) Gill, loving sister of the late "Buddy" Biskin; loving sister-in-law of Daniel Z. (Hannah) Henkin and of Ezra (Gitty) Henkin. Also survived by grandchildren, Jacquelyn (Steve) Vinick, Deborah, Lauren (David) Sutton, Douglas (Lisa Castellano), Todd, Samantha, Lindsey and Maia, and great-grandchildren, Jamie, Gabrielle and Sofie. Funeral services will be held, graveside, at King David Memorial Gardens, Fall Church, VA, on Sunday, April 8th at 3 p.m. (703-560-4400). Family will be receiving friends Sunday through Monday at her late residence (301-320-3424). In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory may be made to the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, Rockville, MD (301-984-3839).
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Robyn Weber
April 10, 2007
We were sadden to hear of Cousin Shirley's passing. Anna Henkin (95) is in a home in Manassas, VA and we will tell her. As we have fond memories of Alan, we have fond memories of Shirley. Our prayers go out to each and everyone in the family.
Paul Singer
April 9, 2007
I am saddened by Mom's passing. I remember the well-stocked fridge and pantries Mom would have for her children and their guests to raid on sleepovers. And though I didn't know her well, as she and Dr. Henkin were always running out for a social function, I know that the impact they both made on the lives of their children was great. The friendship I share with Russell, in particular, gives me a clear window into the kind of people Mom and Dad were. I am sure they are looking down upon their family now with pleased expressions...they have every reason to be proud.
Evvie and Joel Gordon
April 8, 2007
We were greatly saddened to hear of Shirley's death. We go back a long way and she was a truly great lady: super athlete, bright and personable; AND she brought us incredible children for this generation to enjoy. May the wonderful memories of her take some of the sadness from your hearts and gently replace it with the warmth of the happy moments with her, and bring you the promise of peace to come. Knowing how much sympathy you have from so many people, and how much YOU did to prolong and enrich her life, should lighten your burden. Fondly, Evvie Cowen (Resnick) Gordon and Joel Gordon
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