Mildred Ruth Henderson, 87, passed away on April 3rd, 2021 at Fair Haven Home of Bostic. She was born February 2nd, 1934, in Asheville, NC, the daughter of Herbert J. Henderson, Sr. and Dorothy Bryson Henderson.
Mildred has been a longtime resident of Union Mills, NC. She graduated from Alexander High School, Class of 1951. She retired from Bellsouth/AT & T where she was employed for many years. She loved reading novels, her pets, and supporting many charities that she loved.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Dorothy A. Henderson and brothers Herbert J. Henderson, Jr., and William J. Henderson, and by many members of her extended family of George Adams Moore and Christeen Withrow Moore.
She is survived by her long-time friend and companion Patsy Moore Allen and many members of her extended family.
Graveside services will be held 3 PM Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Tanners Grove United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Mildred in a special way may make gifts in her memory to any charity of your choice.