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- Jeannine Frances Henry, born March 17, 1933 on a snowy Winter day to Arthur and Frances [Braddell] Smith, passed away to be with her loving Jesus Christ our loving Lord and savior on March 16, 2015, under the care of her family, close friends and Niagara Hospice. She attended Gaskill Jr. High, LaSalle Sr. High and graduated from Trott Vocational.
She was employed at Carborundum and later became a secretary at the Tuscarora Indian School and at Edward Town Jr. High School until her retirement. Mrs. Henry played softball for Carborundum and in the Tuscarora Baptist Church league. She then coached girls softball and played for the Tuscarora Women's basketball team, traveling throughout Canada and Western New York. She was an avid bowler in which she won a New York State doubles tournament. Upon her retirement she enjoyed the warmth of Bradenton, FL for 16 years at Palm Lake Estates where she developed many lasting friendships. She enjoyed planting flowers, reading, picture puzzles, baking and cooking family dinners. Mrs. Henry was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star 374 in Ransomville, NY and the Delta Kappa Gamma Society.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years Chief Leo Henry, two daughters Sherry (Wayne) Printup and Heidi (Bill Luksic) Henry, one grandson Jesse (Desiree) Printup, two great grandchildren Meadow and River Printup, also many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Mrs. Henry was the sister of the late Albert, Robert, Herbert and Edna Seeloff and Arthur "Bud" Smith.
The family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM, at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, where a prayer service will beheld at 7:30 PM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM at the Tuscarora Baptist Church 2208 Mt. Hope Road, Sanborn, NY, with the Rev. Walter A. Printup, Jr. and Rev. Donald A. Robinson, Jr. officiating.
Memorials may be made in her name to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr. Lockport, NY 14094.
Internment in Mt. Hope Cemetery on the Tuscarora Nation.
Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register.
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