Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Henderson, Mary Lou Tyler March 9, 2001
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Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Tuesday, March 13, 2001 
NORFOLK - Mary Lou Tyler Henderson, born in Norfolk, on Jan. 7, 1911, departed
earthly life to enter eternal peace on March 9, 2001. She was the only daughter
of the late John W. and Mary L. Tyler. She was predeceased by her brothers,
Winston ``Mike'' Tyler and Walter White.

Her early years in Norfolk public schools began at J.C. Price Elementary School
and continued at Booker T. Washington High School. Upon graduation, she entered
Virginia State College, Petersburg, where she received a baccalaureate degree in
1934. Subsequently, she earned a master's degree at New York University, pursued
post-graduate study there, Penn State, Ohio State, Indiana State and the
University of Southern California.

Mary Lou's religious training and commitment began at an early age as she
followed in the footsteps of her mother, a lifetime member of Bank Street
Memorial Baptist Church. Her grandparent's affiliation extended back to their
marriage in the church in the 1800s. Her father, who was a staunch member of
First United Presbyterian Church, equally influenced her Christian beliefs. In
her later years, Mary Lou became and remained devoted to numerous activities in
Bank Street Church, including the Missionaries, Golden Heirs, and the Archive
Committee that she founded. Mary Lou received great admiration and respect for
all of her contributions.

In 1944, she served on the faculty of the Norfolk Division of Virginia State
College (now Norfolk State University) for 31 years during which she was
commended not only for her teaching expertise but also for her counseling and
wide-ranging leadership in the college's development.

Throughout her career, her other affiliations included board membership in the
Southeastern Tidewater Opportunity Project, among other community organizations.
Although retired, Mary Lou remained active and participated in the Delta Sigma
Theta Alumnae Chapter in Norfolk, the Moles, the Colonial Maids, Leisure Hour
Club and other numerous organizations.

As Mary Lou was loved by many, her life is treasured and her death mourned by
her foster sister, Thelma Frazier; a niece, Leona Hawkins; her daughters, Diane
and Denise; seven cousins; a sister-in-law, Dr. Mary H. Wright and husband, the
Rev. Jeremiah Wright; a nephew-in-law; three nieces-in-law, ``nieces'' among her
extended family; three godchildren; and a host of devoted friends.

The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will have a memorial service today at 6 p.m. at
Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church, 7036 Chesapeake Blvd., Norfolk, where a
funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow the funeral at
Calvary Cemetery . The body will lie in repose from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the
church. Hale Funeral Home is in charge. 

Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

HENDERSON, MARY L I15639 Section 1, Block 1, Lot 16, Space W CTR 0 03/10/2001

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