105-year-old Atlanta civil rights activist honored with church service

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.

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