Barbara Jean Smith Henderson Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara Jean Smith Henderson of Gretna, Louisiana, who passed away, on April 1, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Jean Smith Henderson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Edward, Sr. and Joe Mary G. Smith; and her siblings, Mary Louise Rouser, Rosie Bruce, Morris William (Bill), Lawrence, Joseph (Delois) and James Smith, Jr. (Mary).
She is survived by: her husband Clyde Henderson; her children, Arthalia Johnson, Shawn Swilley, Calisse Matthews, Katrina Swilley, Yolanda Briley and Laticia Encalade; and her siblings, Willie Ann Denton, Norland Smith (Dorothy), Noland Smith (Gloria), Jacob Smith, Dorothy Thrasher (James), Grace Lloyd and Juanita Duncan (Henry). She is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, April 11th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the Life Center Cathedral (2100 Ames Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 11th 2025 at 9:00 AM and at 2:00 PM.
