Voleta D. Knox Henderson, 88 , formerly of New Haven, went home to be with God on July 19, 2010 in Cary, North Carolina.
Mrs. Henderson was born September 5, 1921, a daughter of the late George and Lucille Knox.
She leaves sons, William D. Henderson, Jr. of Wallingford and Maurice A. Henderson of North Carolina; daughters, Voleta L. Ferguson of New Haven, Diane E. Henderson of North Carolina and Sheilah I. Sams of North Carolina; 25 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Mrs. Henderson was predeceased by her husband, William D. Henderson Sr, sons Russell and Keith Henderson; brothers George, Joseph and Leroy Knox; sisters Louise Knox Bedford and Lucille Knox Braggs.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 10:00am at Beaverdale Memorial Park, 90 Pine Rock Avenue, New Haven. The family will be pleased to receive relatives and friends at the Community Outreach Center, 654 Orchard St., New Haven after the interment.