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Janis Henderson Obituary

Henderson - Janis Meredith, of Mt. Sinai, NY, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2022. Daughter of Kathleen and Willis. Loving sister to the late Elaine Pearsall. Cherished aunt to Alyson and Robert; and adoring "Jan-Jan" to her great-nephews Aiden and Logan. Retired school nurse for the Mt. Sinai School District. Proud USMC Veteran and lifelong volunteer firefighter with the Mt. Sinai Fire Department. Janis touched the lives of everyone she met and was a cherished friend to many. From building homes with Habitat for Humanity to her work as a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, Janis devoted her to life to helping others and her kind, compassionate and giving spirit will forever remain in our hearts. Visitation will be Saturday, September 24, 7-9pm, and Sunday, September 25, 2-4pm and 7-9pm, at Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place, 551 Rt. 25A, Miller Place, NY. Service to be held on Monday, September 26, 11:00am, at Mt. Sinai Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the STAR Foundation for Animal Rescue. www.branchfh.com

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 22, 2022.

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Sep

24

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place

551 Route 25A, MILLER PLACE, NY 11764

Sep

25

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place

551 Route 25A, MILLER PLACE, NY 11764

Sep

25

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place

551 Route 25A, MILLER PLACE, NY 11764

Sep

26

Service

11:00 a.m.

Mount Sinai Congregational Church

233 North Country Road, MOUNT SINAI, NY 11766

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Branch Funeral Home - Miller Place

551 Route 25A, Miller Place, NY 11764

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