Clayton - Person Sheet
Clayton - Person Sheet
NameMESSER, Georgia Ann 
, Grandaunt
, GrandauntBirth Date29 Mar 1926
Birth PlaceJackson County, Florida
Death Date13 Dec 2020 Age: 94
Death PlaceJacksonville, Duval County, Florida
FlagsMesser Lineage
FatherMESSER, Walter Harvey (1885-1954)
MotherBURNS, Annie Josephine (1892-1984)
Misc. Notes
Ann Messer Henderson of Jacksonville, a retired Alachua County high school principal, died December 13, 2020 in Jacksonville. She was 90.
Born in Dellwood, Florida, Mrs. Henderson attended public schools in Jackson County. She received a bachelor's degree from Florida State University. She received a master's degree and completed advanced post-graduate work at the University of Florida. She was a business and cooperative education teacher, a guidance counselor, and a senior high school principal.
Mrs. Henderson was principal of Buchholz High School for the first graduating class and served in that capacity for eleven years. She was one of the first female senior high school employed in the Alachua County School System for nineteen years. During that time, she taught at Newberry High School, 1964-1966, and at Gainesville High School, 1966-1971.
She was a member of several organizations in Gainesville, including the University Women's Club. She was one of the first female members of Phi Delta Kappa and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She served as a member of the State Advisory Council for the Cooperative Education Clubs of Florida during the years 1970-1977.
She was a member of Southside United Methodist Church and the Asbury Sunday School Class Jacksonville. While living in Gainesville, she was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and served on the Administrative Board, on the Finance Committee, and as an usher for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Charles Alfred Henderson. Survivors include a host of nieces and nephews, including Andrew and Kathy Coley of Jacksonville. Ann grew up in a large and loving family. Her oldest sister had a great ministry of communications and keeping the family together, a role which Ann continued in later years.
Born in Dellwood, Florida, Mrs. Henderson attended public schools in Jackson County. She received a bachelor's degree from Florida State University. She received a master's degree and completed advanced post-graduate work at the University of Florida. She was a business and cooperative education teacher, a guidance counselor, and a senior high school principal.
Mrs. Henderson was principal of Buchholz High School for the first graduating class and served in that capacity for eleven years. She was one of the first female senior high school employed in the Alachua County School System for nineteen years. During that time, she taught at Newberry High School, 1964-1966, and at Gainesville High School, 1966-1971.
She was a member of several organizations in Gainesville, including the University Women's Club. She was one of the first female members of Phi Delta Kappa and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She served as a member of the State Advisory Council for the Cooperative Education Clubs of Florida during the years 1970-1977.
She was a member of Southside United Methodist Church and the Asbury Sunday School Class Jacksonville. While living in Gainesville, she was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and served on the Administrative Board, on the Finance Committee, and as an usher for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Charles Alfred Henderson. Survivors include a host of nieces and nephews, including Andrew and Kathy Coley of Jacksonville. Ann grew up in a large and loving family. Her oldest sister had a great ministry of communications and keeping the family together, a role which Ann continued in later years.
Spouses
Birth Date1927
Birth PlaceGainesville, Alachua County, Florida
Death Date13 Jul 2012 Age: 85
FlagsMesser Lineage, Military, World War II
Misc. Notes
Charles Alfred Henderson of Jacksonville, a University of Florida Professor Emeritus, died July 13, 2012 at his home. He was 85.
Born in Gainesville, Dr. Henderson attended public schools in Leon County. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Florida State University and a doctorate from the University of Florida.
He was a high school band director and principal before moving to Gainesville. Dr. Henderson was principal of P.K. Yonge Laboratory School and then professor in the University of Florida College of Education Department of Instruction and Curriculum for twenty-one years. After early retirement in 1985 as professor emeritus, he continued to teach part-time until 1998.
He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and Phi Delta Kappa professional fraternity, having served one term as president of the UF chapter. Dr. Henderson was a member of the Board of Directors of Campus USA Credit Union in Gainesville for thirty-three years. He served two terms as chairman of the Board. He was active in Florida public schools staff development and was a member of the team that established the Florida Association for Staff Development. He served as the first president of that group and worked with many Florida school districts in the planning and implementation of staff development programs. Dr. Henderson served two terms as a member of the Elementary Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and was a member of the SACS Florida Elementary-Middle School Committee for eight years. He chaired numerous SACS accreditation teams in the State. He received the SACS Florida Educational Leadership Award in 2000. While serving as principal of Zephyrhills High School prior to moving to Gainesville, Dr. Henderson was instrumental in organizing the Rotary Club of Zephyrhills. He served as charter president.
Dr. Henderson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. His destroyer was engaged in the initial occupation of Japan at the war's end.
He was a member of Southside Methodist Church and the Asbury Sunday School Class. While living in Gainesville, he was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and served on the Administrative Board as an usher for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ann Messer Henderson. Other survivors include a host of nieces and nephews, including Andrew and Kathy Coley of Jacksonville.
Born in Gainesville, Dr. Henderson attended public schools in Leon County. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Florida State University and a doctorate from the University of Florida.
He was a high school band director and principal before moving to Gainesville. Dr. Henderson was principal of P.K. Yonge Laboratory School and then professor in the University of Florida College of Education Department of Instruction and Curriculum for twenty-one years. After early retirement in 1985 as professor emeritus, he continued to teach part-time until 1998.
He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and Phi Delta Kappa professional fraternity, having served one term as president of the UF chapter. Dr. Henderson was a member of the Board of Directors of Campus USA Credit Union in Gainesville for thirty-three years. He served two terms as chairman of the Board. He was active in Florida public schools staff development and was a member of the team that established the Florida Association for Staff Development. He served as the first president of that group and worked with many Florida school districts in the planning and implementation of staff development programs. Dr. Henderson served two terms as a member of the Elementary Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and was a member of the SACS Florida Elementary-Middle School Committee for eight years. He chaired numerous SACS accreditation teams in the State. He received the SACS Florida Educational Leadership Award in 2000. While serving as principal of Zephyrhills High School prior to moving to Gainesville, Dr. Henderson was instrumental in organizing the Rotary Club of Zephyrhills. He served as charter president.
Dr. Henderson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. His destroyer was engaged in the initial occupation of Japan at the war's end.
He was a member of Southside Methodist Church and the Asbury Sunday School Class. While living in Gainesville, he was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and served on the Administrative Board as an usher for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ann Messer Henderson. Other survivors include a host of nieces and nephews, including Andrew and Kathy Coley of Jacksonville.
Marr Date24 Jun 1951
Marr PlaceTallahassee, Leon County, Florida
No Children