Ms. Vivian Henshaw was a retired registered nurse who had a gift for serving others. She died on Monday, February 7, 2022. She was 72 years old. She was born on September 15, 1949, into the Ewa Ekeng Henshaw family of Henshaw Town in Calabar, Cross River State. Her father is the late Maxwell Henshaw, and mother late Mrs. Bassey Eyo Asuquo.
Vivian Henshaw attended Henshaw Town Primary School in Calabar. After graduating from the prestigious Holy Child Secondary School, she proceeded to Lagos. In Lagos, she was admitted to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital for her nursing and midwife program. When she finished this program, she was employed at the same place as a staff nurse. She remained in this position till her departure to the USA. While at the University Teaching Hospital she married her childhood sweetheart named Ansa Esien in 1978.
Vivian Henshaw was a special mother to her three children Victor, Offiong and Anna. She was their nurse, counselor, teacher, on call babysitter, friend, critic and confidant. Vivian could always be counted on to be there for her children and grandchildren. "She was an outstanding example of a true Matriarch", her family said. "Her legacy will impact her children and generations to come."
Vivian was preceded in death by her beloved father Prince Maurice Michael Eyo Asquo and her beloved mother Bassey Eyo Asquo.
She is survived by her children Victor Esien, Offiong Ajayi, Anna Esien; siblings Mrs. Affiong G. Philips, Pastor Patrick Eyo Asuquo, Commander. Morris Eyo, Mrs. Mary Edukugho, and Mr. Sunny; grandchildren Jasmine, Gabriel, Christina, Angelina, Isabella as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Our family here in Nigeria would like to express our deepest gratitude for the tremendous support we have received from Praise Chapel Church, Rosehaven Funeral Home, friends and extended family. We are truly touched and encouraged by the outpouring of love and kind words from everyone. We would like to thank everyone who has come forward expressing their support, each in their own way. May God bless each and everyone of you In Jesus Mighty Name. Amen.
A visitation for Vivian will be held Friday, February 25, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home. A chapel home going service will occur Friday, February 25, 2022 at 11:00 PM, at Whitley-Garner with burial to follow the service at Rosehaven Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitleygarner.com for the Henshaw family.
