Elizabeth Sue Henderson Onoffrey
February 25, 1970 ~ April 18, 2014
Liz Onoffrey of Oakton, VA., went to sleep in Jesus on Friday, April 18, 2014. Loving and devoted wife of 11 wonderful years to Michael A. Onoffrey; cherished mother of Nathan and Samuel Onoffrey; sister of Malcolm "Neale" Henderson II (Lorraine), Janice L. Henderson and Brian L. Henderson. Liz is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Malcolm I., and Marion Panos Henderson and sister Donna J. Roddy.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Vienna Seventh Day Adventist Church, 344 Courthouse Rd., S.W., Vienna, VA on Friday, April 25 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Flint Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Liz's Memorial Education Fund for her, Nathan and Samuel. Please make checks payable to Raymond James & Associates, Inc., 6111 Tulane Ave., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
A Funeral Service will be held at the Vienna Seventh Day Adventist Church, 344 Courthouse Rd., S.W., Vienna, VA on Friday, April 25 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Flint Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Liz's Memorial Education Fund for her, Nathan and Samuel. Please make checks payable to Raymond James & Associates, Inc., 6111 Tulane Ave., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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There are many hearts that ache for you at this time of loss. Though no one can take away your sorrow, may the support and concern of others help give you strength you need from day to day. In Deepest Sympathy,
We send you our warmest and tightest hugs and our deepest and most thoughtful prayers. We love all of you – Mike, Nathan, Sam, Neale, Janice, Lorraine – and are here for you always. Much love to you. Troy, Lara, Kylie Shaye and John Turner
Liz, will miss you more than you know, you are a great neighbor and friend Love you Sleep well
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – A. A. Milne Although most know her in present day as Liz — to me, she will always be Lizzy. She was my best childhood friend. All of my early memories have her in them. She had a quiet reserve while being one of the funniest people I have ever known. She was my partner in crime. She was so much like her mother — and that is a sincere compliment. I have the comfort of knowing she is no longer in pain and I have my wonderful memories to carry me. Thank the Lord for His promises. The next face she sees will be the face of Jesus – how awesome is that? My prayers are with her family and all who knew her. “For it is my Father’s will that all who see his Son and believe in him should have eternal life. I will raise them up at the last day.” RIP Elizabeth Sue
You made this world a better place by being in it. Sleep now till Jesus comes!
I am so sorry about Liz! I always enjoyed visiting and spending time with her. She was a very special person. I will be keeping Mike, Nathan, Sam, and the rest of the family in my prayers. I am so thankful that we have the promise of eternal life all together one day. Hurry Lord Jesus and take us home with you!
Dear Mike, Nathan and Samuel, We will miss your wonderful mother dearly. We know you will, too. Hope she is no longer in any pain and is watching you all as you continue to grow in love for your God. He must have special plans for her that He took her so soon. Know she will be very pleased to watch you all grow up and become faithful members of your faith. We will miss her terribly and remember her fondly. Bill & Barbara Walsh
Dear Mike, Sam, Nathan and family, It is with deepest heartfelt sympathy that I express my condolences during this difficult time of loss. Your wife, mother, sister, and aunt will be greatly missed. I was so inspired and appreciated her dedication and commitment to Adventist Christian Education, evidenced by how she served on the board and worked in behalf of VAA. Her love and devotion to you was evident. There are no words to take away the hurt, but God understands and He will bring healing in His own time. “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning” Please remain faithful, because soon and very soon we’ll be reunited with Liz and all of our loved ones who’ve fallen asleep in Jesus. “When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be; when we all see Jesus we’ll sing and shout for victory!” Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Desiree Bryant Potomac Conference Office of Education
My heart aches at the loss of such a dear soul. I have regrets in life, but truly one of the biggest regrets is losing Liz’s friendship from my life years ago. Lizzy was such an amazing and wonderful part of my life for many years. I will always remember her knowing smile, her reading my thoughts before I said a word, and all the times shared from VJA through college. I did not know her as a wife or mother, but I can only imagine how great she was at both. I read a book recently and thought of Liz at this quote: Have you ever lost someone you love and wanted one more conversation, one more chance to make up for the time when you thought they would be here forever? If so, then you know you can go your whole life collecting days, and none will outweigh the one you wish you had back. ― Mitch Albom, For One More Day. Words seem contrite at a time like this, but I wish peace for her husband, children and of course Janice and Brian. The loss of Liz leaves a void in the world.
I will miss your smile and positive encouragement. One day we will rise again and meet The Lord in the air.
“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the Christians who have died will rise from their graves. Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever. So encourage each other with these words.” 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, NLT Miss you, Aunt Lizzy. See you in Heaven!
Our prayers are with you and your’s though this time of grief. We have the hope of seeing Liz soon at the coming of our Lord and Savior. blessings!
Liz will forever remain very much alive in our hearts, as will memories of how much she truly loved and cared deeply for each person she met. I was always amazed at how she listened so carefully to each person’s situation and remembered every detail and name. We celebrate her now because, as the The Living Bible translation says in Romans 8:23 “We wait anxiously for that day when God will give us our full rights as His children, including the new bodies He has promised us — bodies that will never be sick again and will never die.” Thankfully we can know that Liz is still so happy, totally pain free and surrounded by more love and glory that we can even imagine! Love, Susan & Jim Olson
Mike, Nathan and Sammy, you are in my prayers. I am so sorry for you loss, but know that Liz lives on in all of our memories and hearts. Love, Aunt Jodi
To the Onoffrey Family We are so sorry to hear of the passing of such an amazing wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. And we hold fast to the blessed hope that one day soon, Christ will burst through the clouds and all our loved ones who are in the grave will rise with us to meet him in the air. And we will all be reunited. God bless you and your family through this difficult time.
Loving thoughts and prayers on your behalf are being sent. May you be surrounded and comforted by the loving arms of God and your family and friends.
I would like to wish Lizzie’s family my deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the Onoffrey and Henderson family.
Unfortunately I too had lost my friendship with Lizzy (Liz) over the years, which I regret, but I am reminded of the song that says, “a friend is a friend forever if the Lord is the Lord of them” and I’m looking forward to the heavenly reunion! May the Lord use this to His glory.
Our Deepist Condolences, to the family of Elizabeth. We are sadden by the news of losing such a wonderful person, mother, wife and cousin. Our prayers are for you Liz Sue.
Will miss Lizzy much.
Dear Mike, Nathan and Samuel: Although we have drifted apart since our days in Maryland, please know that we love you all. You are in our prayers for comfort, knowing that all will be reunited when Jesus returns.
Dear Mike, Nathan, Sam, and Janice, We are so sorry for your deep loss. Liz was an amazing inspiration for all of us. May God comfort each of you at this time as you grieve. Please know that we all grieve with you and that many prayers from your friends and family continue to go up to God on your behalf. We love you!
Dear Onoffrey and Henderson Families, I’d just like to share my sincere sorrow for your loss of dear Liz. She was such a comforting force to me during my time of illness. I’ll never forget her warmth and sincere concern for what I was going through. Also, Liz always affirmed my ministry of music at church. This meant so much to me. Soon and very soon, we’ll all meet in glory never more to mourn again. Praise God! Until then, take comfort in this.
Dear Sam, Nathan and Mike, We are very sorry for your lost. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Always remember 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. Liz was a blessing for us. Victoria had a great experience with Liz during Vacation Bible School last year. God bless!
Mike, Nathan, and Sam, Janice, and family, I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful wife, mother, sister, and friend. Liz will be greatly missed by us all. We long for Heaven to be rejoined with our loved ones. Jesus will give you the strength you need for each day. Liz will forever remain in our hearts and memories.
Mike, Nathan, and Sam, Janice, and family, I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful wife, mother, sister, and friend. Liz will be greatly missed by us all. We long for Heaven to be rejoined with our loved ones. Jesus will give you the strength you need for each day. Liz will forever remain in our hearts and memories.
My dearest brother: Your love for Liz was true and we will all miss her very much. You have a family ready to surround you with love through these challenging days.
Mike I still miss your dad. I am sad that you have another loss. Grief is powerful. I am relieved that you have such an awesome family to surround you. You are a great brother, son, uncle and friend. I know you were a devoted husband. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. Love, Gailie
Mike, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I was blessed to be able to work with Liz on several VAA Home and School activities. Her tireless dedication to serving and helping others has left an indelible testimony for all who had the privilidge of working with her and/or being touched by her. God bless and keep you and the family.
Mike, Nathan, Sam, Jodi, Kim, Chris, Janice and extended family – please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. It is truly unimaginable! Mike – know that when I first met Liz at camp meeting I was struck by how much you two loved each other and how sweet it was that you had a love like you two did! I was delighted after we lost touch to see that you had another little boy. Although I did not get to know Liz as well as I would have like to – please let me know if there is anything I can do. I will be around – see you soon. Glad to know as Bladensburg people we can still be around for each other after all these years. Come soon Lord…
Condolences from an old high school friend. I last saw her at SVA reunion and never knew she was sick- just like her to keep her to herself and keep on smiling. Such joy I will remember and cherish until that day we will all count it all joy to be in the presence of our Savior and King.
Such wonderful memories of a girl who shared my childhood. I will miss you old friend.
Our prayers are with all of you. We so fondly remember VJA and all the good times we had with our Vienna family. Liz was the baby of the bunch!
I attended SVA with Liz for two years, but we remained friends after that. She was a dear friend and I am sad that she is gone. She could make me laugh at any time and she had a way of making feel comfortable around her. I will be so happy to see her again in heaven (though I’ll probably have to stand in line behind all the people who want to hug her!). To Liz’s family, I send my deepest condolences. Please know that I am praying that God will hold you close and comfort you.
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a lovely human being. Prayers, Sarah, Case Manager Reston Hospital