The Brief
- Valena York Henderson, lovingly called Mother Henderson by those who know her, turned 105 on Sunday.
- Henderson celebrated at Wheat Street Baptist Church, where she has belonged for more than 50 years, her family said.
- Henderson’s granddaughter said it was very fitting that she would come to church on her birthday.
ATLANTA – A 105-year-old civil rights icon spent her birthday celebrating at Wheat Street Baptist Church.
What we know:
Valena York Henderson, lovingly called Mother Henderson by those who know her, turned 105 on Sunday.…