Geraldine S. Henney
Geraldine S. Henney
April 2, 1933 ~ October 20, 2012
SERVICES: 1:00 p.m. Friday October 20, 2012 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Doug Sharp FINAL RESTING PLACE: Garland Brook Cemetery VISITATION: 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Wilson Chapel Church Geraldine S. "Jerri" Henney, 79, of Elizabethtown, died at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Jerri was previously employed at Cosco, Champas Insurance and ITT Thompson at North Vernon. She was an avid bowler and reader and loved bingo. Born in Indianapolis, April 2, 1933, Jerri was the daughter of Ross Sheets and Sylvia Duncan Sheets. She married Jean Henney Jan. 20, 1951. He preceded her in death June 26, 2005. Surviving are sons, Kevin (Susan) Henney of Columbus, IN, Brian (Barbara) Henney of Elizabethtown, IN, and Scott (Lorie) Henney of Florence, MS; a daughter, Toni (Denis) Wendel of Elizabethtown, IN; a sister, Judi Skinner of Filmore, IN; sisters-in-Law, Jane Sheets of Indianapolis, IN, and Ruth Henney of Columbus, IN; a brother-in-law, Joe Henney of Mobile, Ala.; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Terry G. Henney, who died October 17, 1994; brothers, Jim Sheets and John Sheets; and a sister, Barbara Sheets.
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April 2, 1933 ~ October 16, 2012
SERVICES: 1:00 p.m. Friday October 20, 2012 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home
OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Doug Sharp
FINAL RESTING PLACE: Garland Brook Cemetery
VISITATION: 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Wilson Chapel Church
Geraldine S. "Jerri" Henney, 79, of Elizabethtown, died at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Jerri was previously employed at Cosco, Champas Insurance and ITT Thompson at North Vernon. She was an avid bowler and reader and loved bingo.
Born in Indianapolis, April 2, 1933, Jerri was the daughter of Ross Sheets and Sylvia Duncan Sheets. She married Jean Henney Jan. 20, 1951. He preceded her in death June 26, 2005.
Surviving are sons, Kevin (Susan) Henney of Columbus, IN, Brian (Barbara) Henney of Elizabethtown, IN, and Scott (Lorie) Henney of Florence, MS; a daughter, Toni (Denis) Wendel of Elizabethtown, IN; a sister, Judi Skinner of Filmore, IN; sisters-in-Law, Jane Sheets of Indianapolis, IN, and Ruth Henney of Columbus, IN; a brother-in-law, Joe Henney of Mobile, Ala.; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Terry G. Henney, who died October 17, 1994; brothers, Jim Sheets and John Sheets; and a sister, Barbara Sheets.
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Scott and Henney family, I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. A big hug to you.
Your uncle fred really liked your mom especially over Thanksgiving when we could meet up in Shelbyville – Both your mom and dad were great to me – Wish I could be there like fred was for your dad and you guys there for me with Fred – Love Tami
Whenever we see a beanie baby we see Aunt Jerri! She will truly be missed.
We are so very sorry for your loss of your Mother, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God give yous peace and comfort in this time of sorrow. With Love, Richard & Lois
Jerri will be sadly missed by all who knew her .. love and prayers to the family .. Portia and family
Thinking of her and It always makes me laugh.I loved her very much.
Toni and Henney family – I’m so sorry for your loss. Jerri was a very sweet person who enjoyed helping others. She was a very caring lady who fiercely loved her family & friends.