Helen C. Henley's Obituary
Age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 7th after battling pancreatic cancer. She was born in Jacksonville, Illinois and relocated to Tacoma in 1971 with her husband Robert Henley, who preceded her in death in 1977. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her beloved son, Robert Jr.Helen was a proud, devoted and loving mother who is survived by three daughters: Linda (Joel) Johnson, Ann Morgan, and Ritajo (Randy) Brake; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.She was a member of Little Church on the Prairie and the Oakbrook Country Club, enjoyed entertaining and gardening at her home in Chambers Garden, and was always ready for a good game of bridge! She so appreciated the fellowship being a member of Chapter DE of the PEO afforded her, and loved all the wonderful women she came to know as a result.Helen will be laid to rest on a family plot in Jacksonville. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Little Church on the Prairie in Lakewood at 1:00 PM. The family would like to thank her caregivers and many friends for their kindness and support throughout her Illness. In lieu of flowers, they request donations be sent to the Franciscan Hospice at 2901 Bridgeport Way West, University Place, WA 98466.
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