Hoseanna G. Henderson

Hoseanna, youngest daughter of Jacob “Jake” Galbert and Elizabeth “Bettie” (Brown) Galberth, was born Jan. 1, 1912, in the small, rural town of Raeford, North Carolina. She departed this life on Friday, at age 101. Her parents passed away by the time Hoseanna was age 10 and an older sister, Candy Galbert, took the responsibility for mothering the young girl. Aunt Hosie, as she was called by family and friends, attended Dunbar High School. She held a number of positions including domestic and factory jobs. Family history records Hosie residing in New York for 25 years. Love found Aunt Hosie in the 1970s and she married Ernest Henderson. Their loving union lasted until his death in February of 2010. Hosie had accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and she and her husband became active member of Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Both were member of the church choir and usher board. She shared her joy of travel as her choir visited out-of-state churches. Although she never had children of her own, Aunt Hosie was a surrogate mother Anthony “Tony” Blunt. She cared for him from age 18 months to 16 years when he returned to the care of his mother. Tony, who became a popular singer and drummer, remained close to Hosie until his death. Hoseanna was spirited and fun-loving. She was known for the birthday parties of New Year's Day. Family and friends celebrated her life at the Annual Maryland Centenarians Recognition Luncheon in 2012 when she was 100 years old. Aunt Hosie was cheered on by those seated nearby as she took the floor for a hand dance with one of her great nephews. Even as she age, she continue to help family members facing illness, and always had a word or two of the advice for younger family members. Very caring and involved in the lives of family and friends, Hosie also and a warn place in her heart for her four-legged buddies. She always hand at least one cat or dog to pamper. She was a joy to be around and favorite of her family. Evan as her heart began to fail, Hosie maintained her grace, sense of humor and her independence. Hoseanna Galberth Henderson was also preceded in death by all mine of her brothers and sisters. She leaves to hold dear her memory: a niece, Rosie Randall of New York; two nephews, Ed Galberth of North Caroline and Leroy McNeil of Baltimore; two step-children, Ernestine Poulson and Secless Henderson, both of Baltimore, and a host of great nieces, great nephews, extended family and friends.

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Hoseanna G. Henderson

January 1, 1912 - November 1, 2013