Sheren Henson

Sheren (Shawn) Henson will be missed for many reasons, but especially his humor, wit and work ethic. His favorite sayings, "It ain't easy" and "It ain't nothing but something to do" will be long remembered by many as a way of reducing anxiety and worry - for others and himself. Sheren was born October 14, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Irvin and Alverta McCree Henson. He was called to Glory on June 21, 2005. He was the seventh of twelve children. The Henson siblings were well known in their community for their athletic abilities, large extended family and love for each other. He was raised with faith in God as a cornerstone, and continued to believe in the goodness of God with daily prayer as an act of that faith. He went to Baltimore City Public Schools, later gaining certification in auto glass repair. He spent over twenty-five years at Restonic Mattress-Jackson and Carolinas as a truck driver, warehouseman and production worker. He took great pride in his work and producing quality products. Sheren never forgot the Sandtown community where he was raised, and the life long friendships he formed there. Later in life, as an adult, he became one of the officers of the Committee United to Save Sandtown, a community improvement association. He worked tirelessly for years on fund-raising and community improvement projects, not only as an officer but in many capacities that benefitted the organization and his home community. Sheren leaves to mourn: his wife, Priscilla Burton-Henson; and his son, Sterling Henson of Cameron, N.C. and his daughter, Deltrese Winston of Baltimore, Md. He was preceded in death by siblings, Irvin Henson Jr. and Pernell Henson. His sisters who mourn his loss include Mae Jones of Dillon, S.C, Marsha Bannister, Marlene Makell (James), Serena Henson and Michelle Lisa Henson all of Baltimore. His surviving brothers include Earl Henson of Baltimore, George Henson (Lucille) of Reisterstown, Md. and Larry Henson (Laverne) of Waldorf, Md. Surviving aunts include Mrs. Annie Dyson and Mrs. Ethel Hall both of Baltimore. Sister-in-law, Mattie Winstead and brothers-in-law, Fred Gilliam of Landover, Md. and Calvin Glass of Philadelphia, Pa. will miss Shawn as well. He loved his adopted family, the Cheeks, who returned that affection in many ways. There is a multitude of cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends who mourn the loss of Sheren (Shawn).

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Sheren Henson

October 14, 1943 - June 21, 2005