Martha L. Henderson, 80

LAUREL - Martha L. Henderson of Laurel passed away on Thursday, Nov. 15. 2007, in her home. She was 80.

Born in Wheeling, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Molly Howell.

Martha was a homemaker who loved her family by always putting them first.

She enjoyed crafts, once having a craft shop in her home.

Martha was also a great cook and was always ready to lend a helping hand.

She was an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Laurel, where she was a member of the Church Circle and the United Methodist Women.

Martha was once a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

She was a supporter of the American Cancer Society.

Martha is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Henderson of Laurel; sons, Richard E. Henderson and his wife Christine of Laurel and Kenneth R. Henderson and his wife Ann of Seaford; a sister, Dorothy Rupp of St. Clairsville, Ohio; her grandchildren, Angela Eckelberg, Lyndsay Henderson, Kenneth Henderson, Jr. and Jeffrey Henderson; a great- grandchild, Jonathan Eckelberg; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Centenary United Methodist Church on 200 W. Market St. in Laurel.

Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home and from 10-11 a.m. Monday at the church.

The Rev. Jerry Denton will officiate.

Internment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Contributions can be made in her memory to: Centenary UMC Youth Account, 200 W. Market St., Laurel, DE 19956; or Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle Georgetown, DE 19947.