Doris Jean Henningsen

October 13, 1928 - September 11, 2015

Doris Jean Henningsen, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 11, 2015. Doris was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on October 13, 1928. She was a longtime resident of Peter Cooper Village where she also dedicated her time as a Social Services Coordinator until her retirement. Doris was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church, Long Branch and was devoted to her faith and church family. She will be greatly missed at both places. She was predeceased by her parents, Bertha and Ernest Spencer; her brother, Ernest Spencer; her husband, Herbert Henningsen Jr.; daughter, Barbara Henningsen Lee; and son, Chip Henningsen. She is survived by her grandson, Jay Henningsen and great grandson, Connor; her granddaughter, Jennifer Draper and husband David and great grandson, David; her granddaughter Heather Lee Rogers and great granddaughter Taylor Lee and great grandson Justin Rogers; and many other grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Doris is also survived by best friend and lifelong companion, Marion Clinton. Her life will be celebrated on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 2 P.M. at the First Baptist Church, 499 Bath Avenue, Long Branch for relatives and friends. Donations can be made to the First Baptist Church, Long Branch in memory of Doris. Hoffman Funeral Home, Long Branch, entrusted with arrangements.