Colleen Rae Henry's Obituary
Colleen Rae Henry affectionately known as “Snooks” died on April 23, 2011 at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Florida. Daughter of Evelyn LaRue Smith and Kenneth Star she was born September 28, 1930 in Somerset, Pennsylvania. She was a homemaker, small business owner and accomplished artist with a personality that could light up a room. “Snooks’ loved unique, unusual and whimsical things and enjoyed reading, playing cards and most of all long, late night conversations with her sons. Unlike many in her generation when the internet came along she learned quickly. She had her own I-Phone, Book-Nook, desk top, lap top and stayed close with friends and family as “Hakbear”! “Snooks” is survived by the love of her life and husband of 61 years, A. Burdette ”Hank” Henry, sons and family, Mr. & Mrs. Douglas J. Henry, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Henry, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy R. Henry and Mr. & Mrs. Robert V. Henry. Six grandchildren: Jennifer Henry Matschi, John P. Henry, Tracie Henry Gasca, Steven J. Levy, Joseph L. May and David L. May. Six great grandchildren: Kaden Douglas Henry, Jenna Colleen Henry, Kaylie Jade Gasca, Tucker Lewis May, Chela Alvarez Levy and Nico Sterling Levy. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Travis Robert Henry. Colleen Rae Henry befriended everyone she came in contact with, lived a colorful and full life and will be greatly missed by those who had the privilege of knowing her.
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