Henrietta B Church

Henrietta Barbara Church, daughter of the late Pauline Daniels and William Lloyd was born on April 16th, 1936 in Wilmington, Delaware. On March 13th, 2024 she transitioned from this world for eternal rest with her lord and savior Jesus Christ. Hennie as she was affectionally known by her family and friends received her education in the Wilmington, DE. public school system. From an early age her motherly instinct, selflessness, and love for family shined through, as she stepped up to assist with raising her younger siblings upon the passing of their mother. She was wed in holy matrimony to the late Joseph Samuel Church, and from their union, seven children were conceived. They purchased their home, laying roots for their children on the Westside-Hilltop of Wilmington, and was known and loved throughout the neighbor as Ms. Hennie or Mom Church. She resided there with her son and his family until the Lord called her home. She was a geriatric cook by profession at nursing home facilities throughout Wilmington and spent many years cooking for the residents at the Leader nursing home. After retiring from the industry, she worked with children as a day care center provider. Henrietta had a personal relationship with the Lord which she instilled in her children and grandchildren from an early age. She attended Revival Fellowship Pentecostal Church, pastored by the Late Reverend Koonce for many years. She also loved attending revivals throughout the city, her favorite gospel artists were Jay Caldwell & the Gospel Ambassadors and Shirley Caesar. She recently fellowshipped with her sister Vicky at the Bethel AME Church. You could often find her on the #4 Dart bus moving throughout the city. She spent a lot of time visiting with family and friends who were sick, taking her children and grands to the movies, meeting up with her girls at the Dunkin Donuts on 9th and orange, breakfast at the Patio on Market St., visiting local thrift stores, Tri-state Mall, playing her numbers, Delaware Park, or you may even find her on a bus headed to Atlantic City New Jersey. Hen loved cheesesteaks from Franks, tuna subs from Yatz, and four Chinese chicken wings with white rice and gravy, but they all had to be served with an ice-cold PEPSI. More recently she treasured spending quiet time at home relaxing, watching her movies, and rides to battery park with her granddaughter Cathy II enjoying the scenery. Henrietta was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Samuel Church, her parents Pauline and Henry Lloyd, her children Andrea, Gary and Kathy Church, daughters in-love, Sharon and Paula Church, grandchildren Tyrone Samuel, Raheen-Bey, and Tamara Church, five brothers, Sylvester, Henry, and Ronald Lloyd, Bernard, and Earl Coston, two sisters Marie Hickey and Joyce Lloyd and nephew Lamonte Matthews. She set the example for her children, grands, siblings, and everyone around her about life, hard work, sacrifice, family, and taught so many valuable lessons which will carry us through this lifetime. She was STRONG, but had a warm, kind, gentle, and nurturing sprit. She was able to overcome any obstacle or challenge she faced, never complaining, doing what she had to do, and trusting that her faith in the Lord would always see her through. She leaves to cherish her loving memory four sons, Marlando, Ronald, Anthony and Andre Church, 19-grandchildren, 46-great grandchildren, 24-great- great grandchildren, and 1 great- great- great granddaughter, two sisters Victoria Trice and Pamela Lindsey, one brother, Tyran Campbell, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends.

Henrietta B Church

April 16, 1936 - March 13, 2024