Charlesetta Henson was born March 11, 1949 in San Antonio, Texas to Henry Otis Williams and Rosie Ellen Williams. Charlesetta received her formal education in the San Antonio Independent School District attending Brackenridge High School. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Charlesetta furthered her education attending St. Phillips Community College, where she earned her Certification in Occupational Therapy.