Laura Frances Henry

Laura Frances Henry, age 93, transitioned peacefully on June 20, 2025, at Norwalk Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 18th,1931, in Waxhaw, North Carolina to the late Calvin Henry and the late Aline Houston Henry Giles. Laura attended Winston-Salem Teacher’s College and later went on to build a remarkable career and life centered on compassion, advocacy, service, and community empowerment. She worked as a Tenant Relations Advocate at the Stamford Housing Authority, a role that suited her servant’s heart and her fight for the rights and fairness of countless residents. She served as the President of the Southfield Village Tenants Association and held a seat on the Board of Directors at the Southfield Community Center, where her leadership left a lasting impact on so many. Known as a pillar of “The Village”, many still affectionately known her as, “Mom” or “Ms. Frances.” Laura was a woman deeply rooted in her faith and lived as a God-fearing woman whose faith uplifted everyone around her. She is a former member of Greater Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, and later became a devoted member of Christ the Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church until her health declined. Her life was a living testimony to the power of grace, devotion, and purpose. Beyond her service, Laura had a vibrant and creative spirit. She had a gift for crafting, especially floral arrangements and centerpieces, and she took pride in making sure every detail of her space was just right. Laura’s touch brought beauty and comfort to every room she encountered. She found joy in bowling on Saturday nights, opening her home to play Spades, Pokeno, Tunk, Pitty Pat, cooking and hosting her family for holidays, dressing up like the Fox she was, and so much more. She always believed in the importance of showing up with love and leaving a lasting impact. Among her many pearls of wisdom, a message that she lived by and leaves with us now: “Keep the Faith.” Through every season of life, Laura held this close. Her legacy is a testament to the power of having faith in every circumstance. She leaves behind a devoted family who will continue her legacy. Her children: Dawn Henry, Jonathan Henry, Evelyn Fisher, and Annette Adams (Sylas Adams). Her five adored grandchildren: Shekitha Smith, Keecha Smith, Keenan Hardy, Patrick Francis, and Precious Smith; four sisters: Reverend Elizabeth Page, Andrea Giles, Cecilia Giles, and Margo Giles; and her brother, James “Uncle Bro” Giles. She is also remembered with love by her devoted companion, Herman R. Fisher, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, and dear friends. Laura was preceded in death by her two sons, Michael Henry and Reginald Fisher, her brother, Howard Giles; and her sister, Bessie Ruth McGee. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a celebration of life at 11:00 am at Christ the Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church, 785 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, with Rev. Dr. James R. Cook, Sr. officiating. The interment will take place at Spring Grove Cemetery, 41 Hecker Avenue, Darien, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Graves Medley Funeral Services in loving memory of Mother Laura Frances Henry. For inquiries, please contact 203-323-2666.

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Laura Frances Henry

December 18, 1931 - June 20, 2025