Helen E.

Henderson

With profound love and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Helen Elizabeth Henderson, who accept her heavenly call and went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2026 after a brief hospitalization.

Helen was born November 23, 1953, to the late Floyd and Mattie Lee Sims. The oldest of five children. She attended Baltimore City Public Schools, where she developed many lifelong friendships and the strong values that would guide her throughout her life.

At an early age, Helen accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was baptized at Zion Hill Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Pearl Charlston. She later became a proud charter member of New Pleasant Grove Missio0nary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev Dr. Franklin Blackmon Sr., Dr. Robert L. Haynes, and the current pastor, Reverend Hayward Brady Jr.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband George M. Henderson; parents Floyd and Mattie Sims, her brothers William (Edward) and Henry A. Sims Sr. and nephew, Wayne Hicks.

Her legacy continues through her beloved children; Tonia China, Tiffany China-Burrell (Tom), Tavon China, Terrell Henderson; Charlene Murray and bonus son, Christopher Mitz; her loving sisters, Annette Sams (Jeffery) and Vanessa Sims. Helen was a proud and devoted grandmother to Janai, Diamond, Taylor, Courtney, Cydney, Tyrell, Charles, Madison, Joshua and Caleb. She was also blessed with three great-grandchildren, Desean, Ty'ion and Zy'asia, each of whom brought immense joy to her life. Nieces; Christal (Keyth), Morgan (Donte) and Tammi; nephews; William, Henry, Nicholas, Matthew (Mary), Jeremy (Milany), Brandon (Shadale), and Jason, seven great nieces and seven great nephews; god children, Brandon, Monet, Keirstan and Chystal, God sisters; Verna Eason and Angela; devoted cousin, Joseph Stallworth Jr., best friend of 50 years; Joyce Jones. a host of cousins, other relatives and friends who will forever treasure the memories, love, laughter and encouragement she shared so freely. 

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