“Leah” S. Henderson Leahruth, 93, of Myrtle Beach, SC (formerly of Woodsfield, Ohio) passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at the Grand Strand Health Care Center, Myrtle Beach, SC.
She was born at Knox, PA on June 16, 1921a daughter of the late Leland T. and Kathleen B. Kahle Sheffer.
Leah was a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania receiving a degree in Dental Hygiene, also studied anesthesia at Fauld Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA., serving her internship at Children’s Hospital and working for Oral Hygiene. After several years teaching oral hygiene in public school and public health work, she returned to Ohio University, Athens, Ohio to major in education.
She worked as a volunteer for several years helping to teach the special classes in Ellwood, PA. which made her decide to go into public teaching.
When moving to Monroe County she worked as a volunteer with Dr. Jackson helping as he vaccinated all the students in Monroe County Schools.
Of her 23 years of teaching, 14 years were spent in Monroe County Schools: Wayne Twp., Graysville, Skyvue, Powhatan, Woodsfield and several Southwestern City Schools District in Grove City, Ohio.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Woodsfield, Ohio; honorary life member of the U.S. Air Force Air Defense Team; Civilian Air Team from 1947-1959; member of the Grand Army of Republic; American Legion Auxiliary; Ohio Retired Teachers Association and the Monroe County Retired Teachers Association.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Henderson on May 6, 2005 and two sisters, Naomi and Shirley.
Surviving are two sons: Gregory Dale (Charlene) Henderson of Surfside Beach, SC. and Jeffrey Lee ( Darlene) Henderson of Leesville, SC.
Three Grandchildren: Christine Henderson, Danielle Henderson, and Michael Thomas Henderson, One Great Grandchild: Haley Marcus.
Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 3-7 p.m. Monday Dec. 15, 2014 , where funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. David Cottrell officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 at the Knox Union Cemetery, Knox, PA.
