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https://vimeo.com/event/3971908 Henrietta Rebecca Washington was the only daughter born to Jonas and Mary Winston-Washington here in Austin, Texas on October 14th, 1938. She professed her hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of Reverend Jerome C. Lott here at Ebenezer Third Baptist church where she was a faithful member for 70 plus years. She served as a member of both the Sanctuary Choir and Mission II. Henrietta attended Old LC Anderson High school where she was a graduate of the class of 1956. After graduation she held several jobs, two of which brought forth her ability to provide love, compassion, and direction to residents, co-workers, and employers. Early in her professional career, Henrietta worked as an administrative professional for W G Hunt Real Estate. On January 22, 1981, she began working for the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) where she held several positions, such as Admin support, Assistant Property Manager, Property Manager, District Manager, Community Development Manager, and her current position, until her passing, as the Informal Hearing Officer. Henrietta touched the lives of many throughout her career. In the early years she would pound the pavement, walking the properties, or taking late night rides to make sure everything was moral. Her dedication to family and compassion for others gave her the ability to change the course of a situation through a simple conversation. She excelled in improving the standard of living for housing residents, their families, as well as in their personal, and professional goals. She believed in second and sometimes third chances. Her mentorship is unmatched. Her motto was “Remember who you are and whose you are”. She would often say, “ain’t nothing short about me but my hair”. Over the years Henrietta, acquired many names such Ms. H and Ms. Henri, to her work family. To her children, grands, great-grands, and extended family she is known as Mama, Nana, G- Nana, Grand Ma, Auntie, Snook, and Officer Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents Jonas and Mary Washington, sister Robbie Daniel, grandson Terence Dewayne Walker Jr. and her niece Mary Adell Armstrong who was reared as her sister. She leaves to cherish her precious memory her daughters, Cassandra Walker, and Dyane Armstrong. Grandchildren Terencia Walker, Dawnyé Davis, Dajon Loving (caregiver) and Demontae Lane. Great-grandson Naveen Nunn. Special granddaughter and great-granddaughter Dacia Harris and Karsen Smith, respectively. Also left to cherish her memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, adopted children, grandchildren, friends, and co-workers

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Henrietta Rebecca Washington

October 14, 1938 - December 8, 2023