Heather Moore Callender

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Heather Moore Callender, a woman who lived her life with great love, dedication, and generosity. Born to Theophilus Wharton and Marjorie Brewster in St. Micheals, Barbados on November 27th, 1943, Heather’s legacy is one of unwavering support and care for those around her. Known affectionately by a variety of nicknames including Heads, Ma Tudor, Mother Callender, and Tudor, Heather’s effervescent spirit and nurturing nature shone brightly throughout her life.

Heather was a woman who believed deeply in service and community. In her professional life, she worked tirelessly as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Concourse Nursing and Rehabilitation until her retirement in 2009. She carried this spirit of service into her personal life as well, giving selflessly of her time as a Girl Scout Leader, Missionary, Church Mother, and Church Usher. Heather was honored by the NAACP for her community service in 2014, a testament to her dedication to her community. "Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali, this quote resonates with the life Heather lived, as she found her joy in caring for others, often expressed through her love of cooking and bringing people together.

Heather’s home in The Bronx, New York was a place of warmth, where no one left hungry and everyone felt welcome. She stayed closely connected to those around her, her words, although direct, were always rooted in honesty and a genuine desire to uplift those she cared about most. Heather was a loving mother to Kerin Moore-Tutein and Corey Tudor, a doting grandmother to Lauryn Tutein, Robert Tutein, Amber Tutein, Mathia (Andrade) Griffith, Jalen Tudor, Mekhi Tudor, and a proud great-grandmother to Peyton Tutein and Lennox Gerard. She was also survived by her nephews, nieces, brothers, cousins, and close friends.

Heather was preceded in death by her parents, Marjorie Brewster and Theophilus Wharton, sister Movita Walrond, brother Roger Moore, and her loving husband Cardinal Callender. As we celebrate Heather’s life, we remember the words of Maya Angelou, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Heather’s generous spirit, supportive nature, and loving heart will remain with us always.

We invite all who knew Heather to share their memories and upload photos to her memorial page. Your contributions will help to create a lasting tribute to Heather’s remarkable life.

A visitation will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, The Bronx, NY, and on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Andre F. Baker Funeral Home, White Plains, NY. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, and the interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.

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Please join us in celebrating Heather's life by sharing your memories and photos on the memorial page. Your stories and pictures will serve as a comforting reminder of the love and joy that Heather brought into our lives.