Dorothy Henderson age 73 of Massillon passed away Tuesday March 14, 2006 at the Massillon Community Hospital. She was born September 1, 1932 in Massillon to the late Henry Tompkins and Nettie Henderson. She was one of Massillon's first meter maids, and then was employed at Apple Creek Developmental Center. Dorothy was employed and volunteered for the Massillon Urban League. She was preceded in death by a daughter Sheila Smith in October 1982; two sisters Evelyn Brown and Loretta Henderson; and a brother Clint Henderson. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters and a son; Reba Jelks of Cincinnati, Diane Winn of Massillon and Rick & Marjorie Henderson of Columbus; one brother, Richard Henderson of Chicago, 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a dear friend since 1967, Marian Longshore of Massillon. In addition there are many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The Home Going Celebration of her life will be 11 AM Saturday at St. James AME Church in Massillon, her pastor Rev. Robert Lewis will officiate. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 10 AM until the service at the church. Condolences can be sent to the family at 1280 Cherry Rd. N. W., Massillon, OH 44647. Paquelet - Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home www.paquelet.com 330-833-3222
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