Miriam A. Henderson, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother, of Hollywood, passed away peacefully after 105 wonderful years of life on Monday, August 1, 2016. She was born on May 13, 1911, in Riverside, New Jersey to the late Bernhard Otto and Emily Seifert. She was the oldest of 6 girls. Miriam will be deeply missed by her family and those who knew her. Predeceased by her husband, Lorenzo Henderson and her son, Rev. Don Cliver. She is survived by her daughter, Janet Hoade & son-in-law, Robert; daughter-in-law, Judy Cliver; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, Hollywood Boulevard Chapel. There will be a Tributes of a Lifetime Service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, August 10, 11:00 a.m. also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
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Marsha (TN)
August 3, 2016, 12:00 am
I have so many fond memories of Miriam while growing up. She was truly a special person. May all your good memories of a lifetime of happiness help get you all through this sad time. I wish I could be there with you but you are all in my thoughts and prayers. ??
Pat Dougherty (Fort Myers, Florida)
August 4, 2016, 12:00 am
I, too, have many fond memories of Miriam. She welcomed me, my husband and two children into her home soon after we moved to Florida and took us on a grand tour of Disney World. A wonderful time was had by all! Miriam was also a great artist and I’m so very fortunate to have one of her beautiful paintings. Janet, your family must be so very proud of how well you took care of your Mom. May God Bless you and your entire family. With Love, Pat
Susan Cliver McCammon (Lugoff, SC)
August 7, 2016, 12:00 am
Aunt Janet, Uncle Bob, Teri, Kim & Tami, A lot of her care in the later years fell on you, I am most appreciative for your sacrifices and although we all are feeling a sense of loss it is more profound for you. She had a great life and built a wonderful legacy. I am forward looking to the day when I will see her again. Love, Susan
Judy Cliver (South Carolina)
August 8, 2016, 12:00 am
Miriam was my mother-in-law and affectionately known as Nan by my family. She raised her children in difficult times but I am thankful for her son who was a wonderful husband and father. She lived a long and fruitful life. Reaching many with her faithful services in churches where she lived; playing the piano, teaching children, painting backdrops for events, etc. She will missed here on earth but welcomed by love ones in her heavenly home.
Harry & Rebecca Hill (Fort Lauderdale FL)
August 9, 2016, 12:00 am
Kim, Tommy, Terri, Tammy and Family, We are so sorry about Nan. Sending you all love and prayers during this time.