Martha Henry
Martha Henry
May 27, 1926 ~ November 2, 2012
SERVICES: 10:30 A.M. Friday November 2, 2012 at East Columbus United Methodist Church OFFICIATING CLERGY: Pastor Charles Aigner VISITATION: 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. FINAL RESTING PLACE: Garland Brook Cemetery MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: East Columbus United Methodist Church, Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of South Central Indiana. Martha Ellen "Marty" Henry, 86, of 15th Street, died at 5:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2012, at her home. Marty was previously employed at Arvin and Cummins before retiring from AT&T. She was a member of East Columbus United Methodist Church and loved chocolate, reading and spending time with children of all ages. Born in Bartholomew County May 27, 1926, Marty was the daughter of George W. Henderson and Bertha Davis Henderson. She married John Henry Jr. Oct. 11, 1947. He preceded her in death Dec. 10, 1998. Survivors include a son, Kevin Henry, Columbus, IN; daughters, Kathy Henry and Karen (Mark) Parks, all of Columbus, IN; grandchildren, Briana (Jose) Vera and Dustin and Emma Parks; great-grandchildren, Mason Henry and Zalen Vera; a stepgreat-grandchild, Layla Vera; and a brother-in-law, D.C. Henry. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brothers, Max, Ray and Don Henderson; and sisters, Faye Henderson and Mae Huntsman.
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May 27, 1926 ~ October 30, 2012
SERVICES: 10:30 A.M. Friday November 2, 2012 at East Columbus United Methodist Church
OFFICIATING CLERGY: Pastor Charles Aigner
VISITATION: 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.
FINAL RESTING PLACE: Garland Brook Cemetery
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: East Columbus United Methodist Church, Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of South Central Indiana.
Martha Ellen "Marty" Henry, 86, of 15th Street, died at 5:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2012, at her home.
Marty was previously employed at Arvin and Cummins before retiring from AT&T. She was a member of East Columbus United Methodist Church and loved chocolate, reading and spending time with children of all ages.
Born in Bartholomew County May 27, 1926, Marty was the daughter of George W. Henderson and Bertha Davis Henderson. She married John Henry Jr. Oct. 11, 1947. He preceded her in death Dec. 10, 1998.
Survivors include a son, Kevin Henry, Columbus, IN; daughters, Kathy Henry and Karen (Mark) Parks, all of Columbus, IN; grandchildren, Briana (Jose) Vera and Dustin and Emma Parks; great-grandchildren, Mason Henry and Zalen Vera; a stepgreat-grandchild, Layla Vera; and a brother-in-law, D.C. Henry.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brothers, Max, Ray and Don Henderson; and sisters, Faye Henderson and Mae Huntsman.
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We are so very sorry. Marty was a very sweet and kind lady. Her smile and gentle spirit will be missed.
Dear Kathy and family. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for the loss. Know I loved her and will miss her greatly. Love to you, Trent Wilson
Kevin and family I am sorry to hear of your loss.
We are so sorry to here about you mother, she will be missed. now she is at peace, no more pain to go though. We love you guys. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Kathy You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Very sorry for your loss.
Karen, I felt sad when I picked up the newspaper and read about your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope the family is doing well.
Kathy, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marty was a very special person to Bonnie and I. She is with my Dear Wife in Heaven… I am sorry that I was not able to give these words in person.