In Memory Of
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Deborah C. Henry
Wetmore, Kansas
11/02/1955 - 07/26/2021
Deborah C. Edmonds Henry, 65, of Goff, died Monday, July 26, 2021 at Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, surrounded by her family.
Deb was born on November 2, 1955 in Leavenworth, Kansas the daughter of Willis F. and Charlotte L Williams Edmonds.
She attended a one room school house through the 3rd grade, she graduated from Easton High School in 1973. Deb attended St. Mary’s college in Leavenworth and graduated from Baker with Elementary Education Degree. She received her Masters from Kansas State University. She taught middle school science at Ft. Riley middle school for 28 years.
On June 10, 2018, Deb married Tim Henry at St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore. After they were married, Deb was a substitute teacher for the all-area schools. She was devoted to teaching and taught over 41 years between Nebraska and Kansas.
Deb had many interests in her life which included baking, reading, cello, piano, taking care of birds, gardening and theatre.
She was a member of St. James Church in Wetmore, St Ann’s Altar Society, a founding member of Lyon Creek 4-H club and a board member of Junction City’s Little Theatre
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Dana.
She is survived by her husband, Tim Henry of Goff, her daughter, Erin (Michael) Ford of Piper, Kansas and a son, Tyler Barnes of Salina, Kansas; her sisters, Arlene (Bret) Hansroth of Atchison and Tina Farr of Lansing; step children, Julie (Joel) Hesed of Holton, Scott Henry of Corning, Ross Henry of Hartford, Connecticut, Derek (Danae) Henry of Wichita, Andy (Malori) Henry of Goff and Jill Henry of Manhattan; two grandchildren, Korben Ford and Ripley Ford and four step-grandchildren, Abigail Hesed and Gideon Hesed and Glendon Henry and Clara Henry.
Rosaries will be prayed at 2 P.M. at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca and 7 PM at St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore. Burial will be in the Wetmore City Cemetery. A Meal will follow in the parish hall after the burial.
A celebration of Life Service will be on Sunday August 8, 2021 from 1-4 PM at the Willows Bend Event Venue, S Berryton Road 2241 E 141 St., Carbondale, Kansas 66414.
Memorials can be given in Deb’s memory to the Deb Barnes Henry Science Memorial, c/o Devin Education Center-Ardena Carlyon, 123 N. Eisenhower Dr., Junction City, Kansas 66441.
Rosaries will be prayed at 2 P.M. at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca and 7 PM at St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore. Burial will be in the Wetmore City Cemetery. A Meal will follow in the parish hall after the burial.
A celebration of Life Service will be on Sunday August 8, 2021 from 1-4 PM at the Willows Bend Event Venue, S Berryton Road 2241 E 141 St., Carbondale, Kansas 66414.
Memorials can be given in Deb’s memory to the Deb Barnes Henry Science Memorial, c/o Devin Education Center-Ardena Carlyon, 123 N. Eisenhower Dr., Junction City, Kansas 66441.
Rosaries will be prayed at 2 P.M. at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca and 7 PM at St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore. Burial will be in the Wetmore City Cemetery. A Meal will follow in the parish hall after the burial.
A celebration of Life Service will be on Sunday August 8, 2021 from 1-4 PM at the Willows Bend Event Venue, S Berryton Road 2241 E 141 St., Carbondale, Kansas 66414.
Memorials can be given in Deb’s memory to the Deb Barnes Henry Science Memorial, c/o Devin Education Center-Ardena Carlyon, 123 N. Eisenhower Dr., Junction City, Kansas 66441.
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Tim sure sorry to hear you lost your wife. We are praying for Deborah, you and family.
May all the happy memories you have of your loved one help ease the pain at this difficult time. Deb was a great teacher, I enjoyed working with her. May she rest in peace. God Bless. She will be missed. Mary Jane Fleming.
My sincere condolences to Deborah’s family. Know that the smiles, laughter, and kindness she shared with everyone, especially her students, over the years will be forever remembered. Take comfort in knowing that God remembers her too. Isaiah 26:19; Psalms 37:27 Teacher Ann
My daughters were blessed to have Mrs Henry as a substitute teacher multiple times. She was one of their favorites and they will miss her. I enjoyed hearing many stories and wonderful memories yesterday as they learned of her passing, may she rest in peace.
My sincere condolences Tim. So saddened to hear this. Your family is in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for all of the family.
So sorry for your loss Tim, family and extended family!
Tim and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God our Father wrap His hands around you and give you peace and comfort during this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am continuing to pray for you and your family. May God grant you all His peace and comfort.
Tim, I am so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Never easy to lose a love of your life. May Deb Rest In Peace. God please wrap Tim and all the family in your arms will they go through all the pain. May God Bless You!!
Tom, I’m so sorry for your loss of Deb. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
My heart goes out to you and to everyone who loved Debbie.This is such a huge loss. I will miss my cousin and I am so glad that I was fortunate enough to see her in April. My condolences. Joan Edmonds Brandehoff