Madonna Marie Schaffner Henderson

Donna Henderson
Madonna Marie Schaffner Henderson
Madonna Marie Schaffner Henderson was born in Dayton, Kentucky, the daughter of Eugene Henry Schaffner and Madge Marie Blanton. View Donna's FamilySearch ancestry profile. Learn more about her and her family in the book The Henderson Family and the California Perfume Company by Gregory F. Henderson.
Important Facts

November 23, 1936	Madonna was born in Dayton, Kentucky. She is the daughter of Eugene Henry Schaffner and Madge Marie Blanton. Her siblings include Thomas Dale Schaffner, Mary Ann Schaffner, and Charles Henry Schaffner. Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Index, 1911-1999.	Donna Schaffner
1955	She attended Catholic schools and graduated from La Salette Academy in Covington, Kentucky.
	She then completed two years of X-ray technology training at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Covington, Kentucky, and worked in doctors' offices and hospitals for several years before moving to Florida.
1960-1968	While living in Florida, she held various jobs and met Alexander "Alex" Henderson in 1968 on a Sunday afternoon when he and Bill Hood, stockbroker, tennis player, and mutual friend, were on their way to a party with some girlfriends. Silver Thatch Tennis Courts in Pompano Beach, Florida. While sitting at the Silver Thatch bar waiting for others to arrive, Alex asked if he could buy Donna a drink. The group tried to talk him into going with them, but he didn't want to.	Alexa and Donna in Florida, 1969
1969	A year later, Donna met Alex again at another party given by Bill Hood and they hit it off. He asked Donna out, and after several dates, they finally got together. Donna was unaware of his background and did not realize that he had recently divorced and was the father of five children. They dated for two years and broke up. Donna was planning on moving to San Francisco to start a new life. Alex then asked Donna to marry him.
April 9, 1970	They were married in West Palm Beach, Florida at the Palm Beach Court House. Source: Florida, U.S., Marriage Indexes, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001; Certificate Number: 018335.
April 1970	They flew to London, staying at the landmark Savoy Hotel. They spent their Honeymoon in northern Italy at upscale resort on Lake Como.
1970	Seeing the World Together, Japan, Egypt, Italy, and Greece. In 1970, Alex and Donna traveled to Japan, where they attended the Kyoto Night Tour and experienced a traditional dinner with tea ceremony.	Trip to Greece
May 1971	Alex and Donna went to Egypt and Austria on the People-to-People tennis tour of Europe.
1975-1999	Alex and Donna bought a second home in Aspen, Colorado. The house was on the golf course. He also rented a home in Carmel, California.
1984	Alex and Donna built their dream house on the ocean at 1212 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro, Beach, Florida. The unique design won several awards and appeared on the T.V. show "Miami Vice."
1997	Alex and Donna bought a home at the Carmel Valley Ranch Club in Carmel Valley, California. It had a golf course, tennis courts and a clubhouse. Alex enjoyed playing bridge and won the title of "Bridge Master". Source: Mary's Family Connections, pg. 111.
May 12, 2020	Alex Henderson, age 96, passed away peacefully in his home in Carmel Valley. He was cremated and his ashes were buried in Donna's grave in Ohio	Donna Henderson July 31, 2005
2020	Donna flew back to Ohio to be with her family.
Sept 3, 2026	Donna Henderson, age 89, passed away peacefully at 12:15 pm at her Magnolia Springs apartment in Loveland, Ohio.
October 17, 2026	Donna’s Funeral Mass funeral at 10 AM with reception was in Loveland, Ohio. It was live-streamed for others to watch. Her remains will be buried at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Taylor Mill, Kentucky.