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Isabel Henderson-Pedro Obituary
Henderson-Pedro, Isabel G. Born June 3, 1929, died November 5, 2006. Beloved wife of Dr. Donald M. Pedro (Morgan Park), daughter of Frances Porter Graham and Charles Graham (Logan Square). Former special education teacher at Beethoven Elementary School. Graduate of Avondale Grammar School-1943, graduate of Carl Schurz High School-1947, attended Woodrow Wilson Jr. College, graduate of Roosevelt University-1966 (Bachelor of Arts), graduate of Chicago State University-1977 (Master of Science in Special Education). Mother of three: Natalie F. Ray, Victoria H. Peters and Michelle L. Henderson-Allison, (Charles H. Allison, Jr.), grandmother of five, great-grandmother of seven, step-mother of 12. First Lady of the Midwest Bridge Unit of the American Bridge Association. Member of the Paragons Duplicate Bridge Club, The LaBelles Femme Bridge Club, the Maple Park Bridge Club and the Ada Park Bridge Club. Member of Quinn Chapel A.ME., St. Edmunds Church, Church of the Holy Cross, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Salem Baptist Church (Founding member) and Beth Eden Baptist Church. Memorial Service Saturday, November 11, 11 a.m., Gatling's Chapel, 10133 S. Halsted St., Chicago. Celebration of Life Saturday, November 11th, 1 p.m., at Midwest Bridge Unit of the American Bridge Association, 1420 E. 87th Street, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations made be sent to the National Cancer Society or National Wildlife Association in her name. 
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for Isabel Henderson-Pedro
Lavoria Barrett
November 15, 2006
My dearest sympathy to your family. Know that God will sustain you in your time of sorrow.
Lavoria Barrett
Greta & Giles Travis
November 13, 2006
God Bless each of you as you continue God's work. Remember "It's only a bend in the road..." Await "the sweetest and richest and best".
Shaquila Johnson
November 12, 2006
To the family of Mrs. Isabel Pedro, may God continue to bless you and share his divine guidance in your time of need and always.
BERNICE AND LYNDA DEVORE
November 11, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Charlie & Helen King
November 10, 2006
The community of Morgan Park, past
and present, grieve with you. God is our refuge.
THEODORE TYSZKO
November 10, 2006
May GOD BLESS YOU DR.PEDRO AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW
Kim Bailey
November 10, 2006
Natalie,
My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless each of you during your time of sorrow.
Monica Brown
November 10, 2006
May God continue to sustain you during this very sad time, and may you always know that you and your family will be remembered in my prayers.
V. Tinoco
November 10, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Beverly Hale
November 10, 2006
My heartfelt and deepest sympathy go out to the Dr. Pedro and the entire family of Isabel.
Kay Ward McDuffie
November 9, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bill Roberts
November 9, 2006
Dr. Pedro;
May God contnue to bless you in your time of need!
The Roberts Family!
Denise Johnson
November 9, 2006
Dear Natalie and Family.
May God bless you and keep you at this difficult time. Please know that God is ever present and will never leave you comfortless. Be encouraged for she is with our Lord.
Love,
Denise, Kareem and family.
Carolyn Sevier-Carter
November 9, 2006
Dr. Pedro:
May God heal your heart as you have healed so many of us. God bless you and your family.
Walter and Carolyn Carter, Jr.
Beverly Johnson
November 9, 2006
May God be with you and your family during your great loss.
Sincerely,
Barbara Johnson and Family
Family Of Kobie Hubbard
November 8, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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