Henrietta Blanch Redfearn August 14, 1925 – January 24, 2019 Share this obituary Sign Guestbook| Send Private Condolences Henrietta Blanche-Redfearn was called home on January 24, 2019, at the blessed age of 93, with her only son by her side. Henrietta was one of nine (9) children born to the late Ella Jones Parker and Mr. Joel Jones. Henrietta was born on August 14, 1925 in Edgecombe, North Carolina.
She attended school in Edgecombe County of North Carolina. On June 27, 1944, she married the late Joseph Williams and from this union, Henrietta gave birth to son, Theodore Roosevelt Williams, Sr. who was her pride and joy. Henrietta later relocated to New York City at the tender age of 25 to pursue a better life for herself and son.
Henrietta was blessed to find employment at the New York Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in the Housekeeping Department and within a few years she was promoted as the Elevator Operator where she served for over 37 years. She loved her job and took pride in performing her daily task. She was also a proud member of the Local 1199 Union.
Henrietta found her spiritual home at St. John’s Baptist Church located in Harlem, New York where she was well loved. She was a member of the Usher Board for many years and took pride and joy in performing her duties. Henrietta was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister who loved all her family dearly.
Henrietta loved to travel to North Carolina to visit her sisters and other family members, this brought joy to her heart because she loved and believed strongly in her family. Henrietta took her independence and responsibilities seriously, making sure all was in order. She loved to venture out which includes listening to music, dancing and bus rides to Atlantic City.
In the summer she would take trips on the Circle Line with her friends. Henrietta lived a blessed and bountiful life and we as her family will miss her dearly. To carry on her legacy, she leaves to mourn the following: son, Theodore Roosevelt Williams, Sr. (Bronx, NY); six grandchildren, Theodore Roosevelt Williams, Jr. (Bronx, NY), Denise Williams (Bronx, NY), Joseph Williams (Virginia Beach, VA), Rondell Farmer (Bronx, NY), Henry Johnson (Bronx, NY) and Clayton Johnson (Poughkeepsie, NY); three great-grandchildren, Stephen G. Williams II, (Buddy Williams who predeceased Henrietta), Josiah Williams and Paula Williams; three great-great grandchildren, Stephen G. Williams III, Amaya Williams and Christopher Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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