Lucy Day Henderson's Obituary
Lucy Day Henderson passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the age of 89. She was born July 8, 1927 in Westwego, LA to Rose Webre and Charles Emerson Day and was a resident of Covington, LA since 1976. She proudly worked in nursing for over 40 years and earned several awards from Ochsner Foundation Hospital, including an “Ochsner’s Finest” honor. She was also an active member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Covington.
The beloved wife of 54 years to Claude A. Henderson, Sr., she is survived by two loving children - Claude A. Henderson, Jr (Paula) and Deborah H. Bogantes (Edgar); one sister - Edna Bentz (Bob); seven grandchildren - Trey (Danika), Paul and Mark (Erika) Henderson, Rusty (Becky), Christopher, Joseph (Linda) Bogantes and Kathryn Hecker (Eric); and six great-grandchildren - Veronica, Ross, Elizabeth, Amelia, Chloe, and Wyatt. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister - Gwen Booth (Earl); and one granddaughter Elizabeth Bogantes. She is also survived by countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and loved ones.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433.
Visiting hours will begin Tuesday at 10:00 AM.
Interment at Theo Dendinger Cemetery in Madisonville, LA will immediately follow mass.
In lieu of flowers the family welcomes donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org or by calling 800-272-3900
Or to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer at www.komen.org or by calling 877-465-6636 .
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