Background
Henderson, Geraldine Thomas was born on January 7, 1924 in Luling, Texas, United States. Daughter of Cornelius Thomas and Maggie (Keyes) Thomas.
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Henderson, Geraldine Thomas was born on January 7, 1924 in Luling, Texas, United States. Daughter of Cornelius Thomas and Maggie (Keyes) Thomas.
Bachelor of Science, Fayetteville State University, 1967.
Teacher Cumberland County Schools, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 1966—1967, Fayetteville City Schools, 1967—1968. With Social Security Administration, Fayetteville, 1968—1987. Substitute teacher Cumberland County School Systems, since 1987.
Claims representative president Fayetteville State University Foundation, 1981—1982. President National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Fayetteville branch, 1983—1986. Deacon College Heights Presbyterian Church, 1965—1979, ruling elder, 1980—1991.
Board directors Fayetteville Art Council, since 1984, Cumberland County United Way, since 1983. Chairman division corporation mission Fayetteville Presbytery, 1986. Member personnel review board, Fayetteville, since 1987.
Inductee National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame, 1988. Board directors Habitat for Humanity, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 1989, Share, Heart Carolinas, 1991. Moderator Presbytery of Coastal Carolina, 1989.
Vice chair Cape Fear Food Bank, 1991.
Member of League of Women Voters, Legion Auxiliary (treasurer 1981-1983), National Association Equal Opportunity Higher Education (distinguished alumni 1989), Omega Psi Phi (Citizen of Year award 1985), Zeta Phi Zeta (Woman of Year award 1984).
Married James E. Henderson, February 9, 1942 (deceased April 1978). Children: Geraldine, Jessica, Jennifer.