Avis de décès de Kathryn-Irene-Lynch Henderson - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

HENDERSON, Kathryn Irene Lynch "BAY"Age 96 of Nashville, passed from this earth, February 20, 2009. Born in Atlanta, GA. Preceded in death by parents, G.C. and Genevieve Wilson Lynch; husband for more than 66 years, Thomas P. Henderson, Jr.; brothers Phillip Lynch and Wilson Lynch. Survived by two daughters, Elizabeth H. (Dr. Arville V.) Wheeler, and Lynn Carter Henderson; son, Thomas P. III (Carolyn) Henderson; grandchildren, Kathy Bradford, Vance Wheeler, Amy Baczkowski, Todd Henderson, Jonathan Henderson, and Carter Henderson; niece, Phyllis L. Osborn; nephews, Dr. Wilson L. Lynch, Jr., Pastor H.P. Minton, Jr., and Thomas P. Minton, and 12 great grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of West End United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and Bible class for decades. She also held a bible class in her home every Wednesday for years. Former president of the Wesley House Centers providing group activities for underprivileged areas in Nashville. Spent many years volunteering at the Bethlehem Center, was the feature of a Tennessean article in 1961 entitled; "She's a Ball of Fire When Doing for Others." She stated in the article "I am limited in what I can do for others but have found through God I have found many answers. If I can help someone else do the same then part of my mission on earth will be fulfilled." Also named, "Nashville's First Lady of the Day" by WLAC Radio that same year, was PTA president of the neighborhood elementary school, Woodmont, and chairwoman of the hugely popular School Carnival and Auction during the 1940's and 50's. She was a former member of Belle Meade CC, The Woman's Club, the Wayside Garden Club, and Chairman of the Fannie Battle Day Home. Bible study was a big part of her life, helping her cope with the death of her little brother, Wilson who at the age of 25 was killed in action during WWII, and an auto accident involving her daughter, Lynn, in her teens. She spent many of her favorite times with her brothers, in her youth, at their father's farm in Bell Buckle. She was a "Camp Fire Girl" and attended girl's camp at Nakanawa in Mayland, TN, voted most popular camper (Our Lady of the Cup), and later became a counselor for many years followed by her daughters and granddaughters. She graduated high school form North Avenue Presbyterian in Atlanta were she was voted "Best All Around Girl", attended college at Weslyan in Macon, GA, before moving with her family to Nashville in 1931. She graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1934 where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and president of the Woman's Athletic Association; she was one of the top tennis and basketball players. She attended Peabody College after graduation in pursuit of her master's degree but withdrew when she became pregnant with her first child. Her home at 700 Cantrell Ave. was a wonderful place to play for the neighborhood kids for over 60 years. During WWII she maintained a "Victory Garden" in her back yard contributed to by all the neighbors. After the war she agreed to let her husband build a badminton/basketball court in that area because "the neighborhood kids needed a place to play". It became the most popular spot for the entire neighborhood and was voted best backyard basketball court in Nashville by Nashville's Best paperback publication. She constantly stayed active in counseling, most of it done in her living room. Her home was always open to all, housing the Billy Graham Crusade staff during their 1950's program at Dudley Field. Collegiate Exchange students were also given free housing. Devotionals were read every morning at the breakfast table and the blessing said prior to every meal. She was a devoted loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. It was not uncommon for her to throw baseball, shoot a basketball, swing, read or play with any of her children, grandchildren, or neighborhood child. She loved her family unconditionally instilling traditional Christian values on all that she said and did. She was the very best! Funeral services for Bay will be, Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the West End United Methodist Church in Scales Chapel with a visitation from 10-11 a.m. in the Reed Hall. Private graveside service will be held a Mount Olivet Cemetery at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Church. MOUNT OLIVET FUNERAL HOME, (615) 255-4193.