Patricia "Pat" Irby Henderson

Patricia “Pat” Irby Henderson, 84 of Littleton, North Carolina passed away peacefully at The Carrolton of Nash surrounded by family on Wednesday April 8, 2026. Pat was born on April 19, 1941, in Nash County, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Alice Irby, daughter Tracey A. Henderson, brothers Ben F. Irby, James A. Irby, and Warner “Doc” Irby.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years Ben M. Henderson, son B. Michael Henderson, daughter Karen H. Hall (Jack), grandchildren Keely Beal (Charlie Keeling), Elijah Beal (Ashton Knight), Harley Stroud (Ian), brother Quentin Irby, sisters Chris Harris, Sandra Edmonds (Paul), several special nieces, nephews and numerous lifelong friends.

Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a member of Community Center Baptist Church where she served in the WMU, a member of Darlington Women’s Club. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends; she never met a stranger and loved everyone.

The family will receive friends and family on Sunday April 19, 2026, at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. A memorial will follow at 3:00pm in Hockaday Chapel with Pastor Randy Martin presiding. A private interment will be held later.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that you make a donation to Community Center Baptist Church in Pat's honor.  Community Center Baptist Church 2360 Ridgecrest Road Halifax, NC 27839. 

Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Services is handling arrangements for the Henderson family. Family and friends may sign the online register by visiting www.hockadayfs.com.