IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Shirley A.
Henderson
July 30, 1940 – July 20, 2014
Obituary
OBITUARY
"Lord, Give me strength and wisdom, when others need my touch;
A soothing word to speak to them, their hearts yearn for so much.
Give me joy and laughter, to lift a weary soul;
Pour in me compassion, to make the broken whole.
Give me gentle, healing hands, for those left in my care;
And be a blessing to those who need me,
This is a Nurse's prayer."
Shirley A. Henderson, 73 years, 11 months, and 20 days, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014, 12:03 pm at Baptist Health Paducah. She was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on July 30, 1940 to the late Clarence Brooks, Sr. and Shirley Desrine Jenkins. Shirley was also preceded in death by her step-father Wardelle Jenkins, her brother Clarence 'Doke" Brooks, and special cousins Charlene Duffy and Georgia Beadles.
Shirley attended New Bethel Freewill Baptist Church of Brookport, Illinois and Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of Paducah, Kentucky. She was also a graduate of the former Lincoln High School.
After receiving her certification, Shirley was employed as a certified nursing and medical assistant at both the former Life Care Center of Paducah and the Riverfront Terrace Nursing Facility. Her last employment was with Paducah's Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from which she retired. She also was employed with Caring People Services. For many years she gave dedicated and loyal service to those who were in need of her compassion and concern as she gave them her undivided medical assistance.
Shirley dearly loved caring and spending time with her grandchildren.
She leaves to cherish her love and devotion:
One Daughter
Sharon Marthrel (George) Bramley; Paducah, KY
One Son
James "June" Marthrel; Louisville, KY
Four Grandchildren
Tiffeny Marthrel and Cassandra Marthrel; Both of Paducah, KY
James Hakeem Marthrel and Wanye' Smith-Marthrel; Both of Louisville, KY
Four Great-Grandchildren
J'son Humphrey, Charvia Marthrel, Brandon Grubbs, and Dayton Marthrel
One Brother
Joseph Sherril; Paducah, KY
A host of nieces, nephews , cousins including Martha Milliken and Keith Duffy and a wide circle of friends.
Her presence and love shared with both her family and friends will be greatly missed.
"Lord, Give me strength and wisdom, when others need my touch;
A soothing word to speak to them, their hearts yearn for so much.
Give me joy and laughter, to lift a weary soul;
Pour in me compassion, to make the broken whole.
Give me gentle, healing hands, for those left in my care;
And be a blessing to those who need me,
This is a Nurse's prayer."
Shirley A. Henderson, 73 years, 11 months, and 20 days, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014, 12:03 pm at Baptist Health Paducah. She was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on July 30, 1940 to the late Clarence Brooks, Sr. and Shirley Desrine Jenkins. Shirley was also preceded in death by her step-father Wardelle Jenkins, her brother Clarence 'Doke" Brooks, and special cousins Charlene Duffy and Georgia Beadles.
Shirley attended New Bethel Freewill Baptist Church of Brookport, Illinois and Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of Paducah, Kentucky. She was also a graduate of the former Lincoln High School.
After receiving her certification, Shirley was employed as a certified nursing and medical assistant at both the former Life Care Center of Paducah and the Riverfront Terrace Nursing Facility. Her last employment was with Paducah's Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from which she retired. She also was employed with Caring People Services. For many years she gave dedicated and loyal service to those who were in need of her compassion and concern as she gave them her undivided medical assistance.
Shirley dearly loved caring and spending time with her grandchildren.
She leaves to cherish her love and devotion:
One Daughter
Sharon Marthrel (George) Bramley; Paducah, KY
One Son
James "June" Marthrel; Louisville, KY
Four Grandchildren
Tiffeny Marthrel and Cassandra Marthrel; Both of Paducah, KY
James Hakeem Marthrel and Wanye' Smith-Marthrel; Both of Louisville, KY
Four Great-Grandchildren
J'son Humphrey, Charvia Marthrel, Brandon Grubbs, and Dayton Marthrel
One Brother
Joseph Sherril; Paducah, KY
A host of nieces, nephews , cousins including Martha Milliken and Keith Duffy and a wide circle of friends.
Her presence and love shared with both her family and friends will be greatly missed.
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