Elizabeth Jane

Henry

Obituary

" G od saw the road was getting rough, hills hard to climb and gently closed her weary eyes and whispered….Peace be thine."

E lizabeth Jane "Betty" Henry was born on January 14 th , 1941 to the late Joe and Naomi Henry.  She was a Harlem, New York native, born and raised and relocated to suburban Teaneck, New Jersey in 1977 after purchasing her first home.

Elizabeth attended St. John's University obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Romance Languages. She furthered her education and received a Master's in Social Work degree from Hunter College. From there she went to become one of the first pioneers in the field of Montessori teaching methodologies and  Early Childhood at Malcolm King College. In addition, to further fuel her desire for education, she returned to Hunter College as a Post-Graduate Candidate in Management.

Elizabeth was a woman who dedicated her life, personal and professional, to help those in need. She worked for the New York City Human Resources Administration for 31 years in Child Welfare, Battered Women Shelters and Community Affairs.  Elizabeth retired from the NYC Human Resources Administration and became a Mental Health Consultant at the Community Life Center Head Start in Harlem, NY.

In her love for community, education and children, Elizabeth was active in many organizations; American Black Social Workers, NYC, American Montessori Society, National Association of Social Workers, African American Educational Center, Teaneck, N.J., Charter School Committee, Englewood, N.J., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and many more.

Elizabeth was always devoted to those in need. Her generosity, compassion, love and knowledge reached out to everyone. Her nieces, nephews, grands, and family friends growing up will always remember their beloved Aunt Betty as the lovely "Book Lady".  She appreciated books of all kinds and made sure the children knew you could have just as much fun reading as playing with toys!!

Elizabeth's leaves to cherish her memories Son and Daughter, Ashiri Lopez and Sade Henry; Grandchildren, Amir, Asyanna, and Jaylen; Sister, Georgia McLendon; a host of beloved family members: 1 Sister-in-law, 1 Brother-in-law, 1 Daughter-in-law, 2 Nephews, 1 Niece, 2 Great-nieces; a myriad of cousins and close friends.