Bess Henderson

Bess Henderson died on Wednesday, September 4. Please remember in your prayers all who love and miss her. Her family shared with us the obituary which will be posted today or tomorrow.

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Bess Louise Wilson Henderson died peacefully at her home on September 4, 2024 at age 87.  She was the daughter of Beatrice Lillian Greene Wilson and Paul Cressman Wilson, Sr. 

Her husband, Bruce Doolin Henderson, founder of Boston Consulting Group, a worldwide firm, predeceased her.

She is survived by her brother, Paul C. Wilson, Jr. of Easton, MD, his sons Christopher (Andy) of Bridgehampton, NY, Jeffrey (Murphy) of Lexington, VA, Bradford (David) of NY, NY, Jonathan (Kathy) of Miami Beach, FL and his granddaughter, Lorna Wilson of NY, NY.  She is also survived by stepchildren Asta Werme (Bruce) of Murfreesboro, Bruce Balfour Henderson of Solana Beach, CA, Ceacy Henderson (Nancie) of Colrain, MA and Bruce Alexander Henderson (Valerie) of Myrtle Beach, SC, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren, as well as her former daughters-in-law, Nancy G. Henderson and Cindy Catterson.

Prior to her marriage to Bruce, Bess worked at BCG in its early growth period in many different capacities, finally becoming Corporate Secretary and Assistant Treasurer.  As offices were developed worldwide, she traveled extensively.

Bess delighted in her Halloween birthday. Over the years she developed a large collection of Halloween memorabilia, with which she decorated the inside of her home for a buffet dinner she prepared herself, including baking her own birthday cake, for friends each year.

Bess was an avid stitcher.  Her beautiful needlepoint pieces were well displayed in her home and family and friends were often recipients of her handiwork.

She was a graduate of Green Mountain and Skidmore Colleges.  

Bess was a member of Vine Street Christian Church, Belle Meade Country Club, Vanderbilt Womens Club, and an at-large member of Daughters of the American Revolution.  She was a long-time supporter of Insight Counseling Centers and served on the Board of Directors for many years.

A private family burial service will be held at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home in Nashville, TN.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Vine Street Christian Church or Insight Counseling Centers.

Richard Coleman

Richard Coleman is receiving hospice care at home, and no longer undergoing chemo treatments. We will share his address on our private Facebook page. You may also reach out to staff for his contact information. Thank you for your prayers for Richard and his family.

Bess Henderson

Bess Henderson is happy to be back at home after having been hospitalized with COVID. She feels considerably weaker, but that can’t diminish her joy over being back in familiar surroundings. Beth is grateful for our prayers and our cards.

Juliet Garrison

Juliet Garrison, who works in our nursery, asks for our prayers. A bulging disc in her back is causing her a great deal of pain. We join her in hoping for quick relief and healing.

Linda Brandau

Richard Coleman

Some of you may recall Richard Coleman and the Coleman family. With his wife Frieda, daughter Carla, and son, Colin, Richard was an active member of the Vine Street community. The Colemans moved to East Tennessee a number of years ago. Frieda passed away in 2017. Carla now lives in Texas and Colin lives here in Nashville. Last month, Richard completed the sale of his home in East Tennessee and finished his move back to Nashville.

Several weeks ago, Richard began experiencing confusion and memory issues. After medical review, Richard has been diagnosed with a highly aggressive and inoperable brain tumor, glioblastoma. He will undergo extensive radiation and chemo therapy to possibly slow its progression. This is very difficult news as you can imagine. Our prayers go out to Richard, to Carla, to Colin and to all of those close to Richard and the Coleman family.

Richard welcomes cards, thoughts and prayers. If you’d like to write him, his address is: Richard Coleman, 8300 Sawyer Brown Rd., Apt. R-301, Nashville, TN, 37221.

Linda Brandau's friend

Linda writes, “My friend, Carole, has had a serious stroke and is in rehab. Carole and her daughter will need patience and determination as they navigate a long healing process.” Thank you for your prayers.

Larry Adams's brother

Larry Adams asks for prayers for his brother Rob who is undergoing spinal surgery today. “Spinal problems run in the family, but Rob’s problems have been exacerbated by other injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident decades ago.” Thank you for remembering Rob and his wife Denise in your prayers.

Erica Hayden's family

We ask for prayers for Erica Hayden’s extended family. Her brother Joel’s father-in-law, Dave, was swept away during recent flooding in Knoxville, PA, while trying to move a neighbor’s dog to safe ground. He has not been found yet, and the family is experiencing a great deal of stress and anxiety.

Cameron's grandmother Evelyn

Please remember Evelyn Barton and her family in your prayers. She is Cameron Kavoosifar’s grandmother and Eva and Lily’s great grandmother. She’s hospitalized in East Tennessee receiving treatment for a severe abdominal infection.

Julia Keith's family

Julia Keith’s step sister, Linda Lott Talkington died unexpectedly on Sunday in Oakland, TN. Julia will be with the family this weekend for a Sunday funeral. Thank you for keeping them in your prayers.

Bess Henderson

Bess Henderson is hospitalized with COVID. Please remember her in your prayers.

Larry Adams

On Wednesday, Larry Adams had surgery on his eye to repair a detached retina. The procedure was successful! Thank you for your prayers. We wish him a speedy and complete recovery!

Joyce Crowell

Joyce Crowell fell and broke her hip on Thursday morning. We are grateful that the surgery on Thursday afternoon went well. Thank you for continuing to remember her and Sherry in your prayers during her recovery.

Vaughn Woods

Vaughn Woods is undergoing a complicated cardiac procedure today; it comes with a high risk of triggering fatal cardiac arrest. Please surround him, his son, Chris, and his wife, Donna, with your prayers.

A note from Joan Fleming

Just wanted to thank you for the kindness and love we've been shown by the people of Vine Street Christian Church following the passing of my husband, John.

For quite a few days someone from Vine Street would show up at my door in the afternoon with food for the evening along with a little company. I've gotten to know some of you a little better, and it's been wonderful. Many thanks also for the gift cards for restaurants which were nice when we just wanted to get away from the house for a little while.

Thank you to Linda Brandau and all the ladies that prepared delicious homemade cookies and treats for the visitation. It made everything seem so special.

Thank you to the team that videoed John's Memorial Service and put it on Youtube. It has been watched by relatives from as far away as Virginia, Maryland, and New York. Incidentally they have been very complimentary about what a beautiful service it was. You filmed it beautifully too.

Thank you Micah for providing the piano accompaniment for the whole service and Abi for the beautiful solo of Amazing Grace. I immediately thought of you, Abi, when my daughter, Judy, requested that we have a solo during the service. That was so kind of you both to give some of your time on Sunday to do that.

When we first moved to Nashville so many years ago the neighborhood was surrounded by churches as it is now. We visited all the churches and chose to join Vine Street because we liked the people. So glad we chose this church. It has always been a blessing.

Sincerely,

Joan Fleming

Vaughn Woods

A recent arteriogram revealed that Vaughn Woods has several significant blockages in his coronary arteries. His treatment options are limited due to other health issues, and we hope that his medical team will come up with a good plan. Thank you for remembering him and Donna in your prayers.

John Fleming

John Fleming died on May 19, 2024; he was 82 years old. Thank you for surrounding the family with your prayers and care, especially Joan and the children, John, Judy, Jennifer and Julie.

The funeral will be on Sunday, June 2, at 2pm, at Vine Street Christian Church, with visitation in Fellowship Hall before the service, 1-2pm. A private inurnment in the columbarium will follow the funeral service.

Sara Harwell

Sara Harwell hopes to be back in worship with us soon. Sara has been dealing with health issues, including Parkinson’s Disease. We hope with her that her treatment regimen will lessen the severity of the symptoms. Sara is grateful for your prayers.

Julia Callaway

Julia Callaway is very tired, but the procedure worked, and she expects to go home late this afternoon. Thank you for your prayers. We will let you know if she needs help with meals, shopping, etc. She wants to wait until she’s home to assess her needs.