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Margaret Henderson Obituary
Margaret Lee Henderson
1929 - 2017
Margaret Lee Henderson was born to Sidney and Mary Lee Edwards in Joliet, Illinois on
October 21, 1929. She made her transition on September 7, 2017 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Margaret was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life, Henry H. Henderson, Jr.
on October 23, 1948. To this union one child was born, Henry H. Henderson III.
Margaret attended Joliet public schools, graduating from Joliet Township High School. After graduation Margaret continued her education by earning an associated degree in business from Cortez Peters Business School in Chicago, Illinois.
Margret enjoyed a career of more than 20 years at Joliet Federal Savings and Loan. She was the first woman of color to enter a management position for the company, being appointed as Assistant Treasurer.
Margaret accepted Christ as an early age, and was a member of Second Baptist Church during her youth and young adult years. She volunteered at many local school and community events during her time in Joliet. She moved to Colorado Springs to assist in the early raising of her grandchildren, and subsequently moved back to Joliet shortly after they reached school age. She moved back to Colorado Springs in 2013 and spent her remaining years with her immediate family there.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother and two sisters.
She leaves to cherish her memories her son Henry H (Gene') Henderson III of Colorado Springs, Colorado, one sister Erma (Robert) Ross of Joliet, Illinois, grandchildren Marcus (Fallon) Henderson of Aurora, Colorado, Aaron (Samantha) Henderson of Peyton, Colorado, great-grandchildren Lilah Rose Dupree Henderson and Henry Allen Henderson IV, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held in Colorado Springs at Angelus Chapel, 1104 S. Circle Drive, from 5-7pm on Friday, September 15, 2017. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 9:00 am, Pastor John W. Harris officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Henderson
Dorothy
June 26, 2018
Henry, I was saddened to learn of the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful woman. My condolences to you and your family.
Arnell Daniels
September 15, 2017
Hank and family, Joe and I cherish the memories we have of Margaret. She was a grand lady and no one could put Joe in his place like she could :). Celebrate her with tears, laughter and wonderful memories.
We pray that God continues to comfort you all.
Your parents left a great legacy.
Z LaGrone
September 15, 2017
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. Please know that God is near to give you the strength to endure and may you take comfort in God's promise that he will bring back those we have lost in death-John 5:25-29.
Mary Carlock
September 15, 2017
Margaret was a wonderful to work for. This I know, as I had the privilege and honor to do just that in the Seventies, at Joliet Federal. Will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. She will be missed.
Janis Passehl
September 14, 2017
May memories bring you comfort and peace. I had the privilege of working with Margaret at Joliet Federal in the '60's. Margaret was a wonderful soul who treated everyone with kindness and love. I too loved her and spent many hours with her and Henry. She lives on through her family.
Tammaka Frazier
September 14, 2017
Rip aunt baby
Bill Hayes
September 14, 2017
Margaret was such a major influence in my life. I worked for her part time as a teller when I was in college. She treated me like a son. I loved her very much!!
September 14, 2017
Hello Henry, we are sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a wonderful person. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family, Robin & Dave Kraft.
Shelia Frazier
September 13, 2017
R.I.P AUNTIE BABY LOVE YOU
LaShina F.
September 13, 2017
I love you aunt babe.
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