Marguerita Henley Dies at 82

Marguerita Henley

Marguerita Henley, better known as “Rita,” age 82, died on Saturday, June 5, on St. Thomas.

She is survived by her husband, Lionel Henley; son, Gilbert Henley; daughters: Patricia Henley Gordon and Karen Henley; grandchildren: Shawana Thomas and David Gordon; great-grandchild, Kairo Edwards; daughter-in-law, Cassandra Henley; and brothers: Olonzo Hodge, Elroy Hodge, Dennis Hodge, Harold Hodge and Earl Hodge.

She is also survived by her sister, Elrena Hodge; brothers-in-law: Ralph Henley and Irvine Hodge; sisters-in-law: Violet DeWindt, Adena Henley, Mary Hodge, Perla Hodge, Patricia Hodge and Guiter Hodge; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and other family and friends too numerous to mention.

The viewing will be from 9-10 a.m. followed by the service at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 19, at Cruz Bay Baptist Church, St. John. Interment will be at Cruz Bay Cemetery.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, face masks are required at the funeral.