Ouida Aldrich Henderson

Ouida Aldrich Henderson of Albany GA passed away Friday (March 31. 2017) at her home. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 7, 2017 at 11:00 with viewing at 10:00 at the Crown Hill Mausoleum Chapel. Rev. Thad Haygood will officiate.

Mrs. Henderson was born to Floyd and Arabel Aldrich of Patterson Georgia on September 17, 1934. She was a "long distance" operator for Southern Bell prior to her marriage to Bruce Henderson, who was the love of her life, in 1956. They were married for 58 years. He preceded her in death December 21, 2014.

Mrs. Henderson was a homemaker, loving wife and mother of three children. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, a past-president of her Sunday school class, and a past leader of her Church Circle. Ouida loved to cook and sew. There was always a fresh baked cake for friends and family that dropped by. She designed her own bag which became known as the "Ouida Bag." She often shared them with family and friends until eventually they were shared across six continents.

Those who knew Ouida will remember her for her generosity and willingness to always help others. She loved her family and always welcomed others into it by hosting foreign exchange students from Japan, Chile and Ecuador. Over the years, the exchange students always kept in contact with their American parents. During their marriage, Ouida and Bruce traveled to Europe, South America and Asia. She was preceded in death by a sister, Janette Aldrich.

Ouida is survived by her three children, Bruce Henderson, Jr. (Cherie), Dallas, Texas, Jo Ann Houser (Larry), Kansas City, Missouri and Janet Henderson, Tampa, Florida, three grandchildren, Trey Henderson, Dallas, Texas, Stacy Holt (Andy), Sacramento CA, Juli Ruiz) (Saul), Independence, Missouri and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by her loving sister Janice Young (Johnny), St. Augustine Florida and Brother Zadok Aldrich of Patterson, Georgia.

Contributions will be welcome and can be made to First United Methodist Church of Albany, Georgia or Affinis Hospice of Georgia.

To sign our online registry or to send condolences to the family, you may visit Mathews’ website at www.mathewsfuneralhome.com.