Shirley M. Henderson, 87, of Edgewood Farm, Williamsburg, VA, died peacefully on 
January 4, after a brief period of declining health. Mrs. Henderson was born on 
April 30, 1922, in Petersburg, VA, the older of two children of Rose Taylor and
 Worthington Mahone. She married David L. Henderson on March 28, 1942.

Mrs. Henderson was the matriarch of a large extended family. She was a
 supportive wife, nurturing mother, and wonderful grandmother. Through her
 loving support, Mrs. Henderson was instrumental in helping her husband David
establish Henderson Inc. in 1957. While raising their four children, she was an 
integral part of the success of Henderson, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson retired
 to Florida for 25 years, returning to Williamsburg and making their home at 
Edgewood Farm. She loved to read, was a phenomenal cook, and enjoyed fishing 
anywhere from the deep sea to the pond behind her home. She was the driving 
force in keeping her large extended family connected, including an annual 
family reunion for the last 21 years at the Outer Banks.



She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, David; son David L.
Henderson II and wife Barbara of Fredericksburg, VA; daughter Susan H. Meadows
 and husband Richard of Ottumwa, IA; son Thomas J. Henderson of Elizabeth City,
NC, and fiancé Kim Thomas of Chesapeake, VA; son Peter V. Henderson and wife 
Connie of Williamsburg, VA; and a brother, Worthington Mahone and wife Jean of 
Melbourne, FL. Mrs. Henderson has 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.



Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Hickory Neck 
Episcopal Church in Toano, VA at 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sentara Hospice of Williamsburg, 1100 Professional Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185.