Mary “Bessie” Henry

1936 - 2025

Mary “Bessie” Henry, 89, of Rimersburg, died peacefully surrounded by her family at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, following a brief illness. 

She was born on March 31, 1936, in Rimersburg, she was one of sixteen children of James and Barbara (Sample) Watterson.

 

Bessie married to Leroy Henry on April 18, 1953. They enjoyed 64 years of marriage before his passing in April of 2016.  

She worked at the former Archway Cookie Plant in Rimersburg, PA, for 32 years, and made life-long friends in addition to thousands of sweet treats for all to enjoy.

Bessie was a phenomenal cook and baker, a beloved mother and grandmother, an avid card player, a tireless “running-pace” walker, and a devoted child of Christ. She was a member of the New Athens Church of God in Rimersburg. 

In her spare time, she loved spending time with her family and friends.

Bessie is survived by three children; one son, Barry Henry and his wife, Shawna, of Clarion, two daughters; Tina Morrow and her husband, Kevin, of Chicora and Tracy Traister and her husband, Tom, of Rimersburg; nine grandchildren; Lanny Kapp, Tony, Sam and Chris Morrow, Ryan Henry, Sarah Boozer, Adam, Tyler and Zach Traister, 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two siblings; a brother, Donald Watterson of Maine and a sister, Peg Schons of Rimersburg.

In addition to her parents and husband she is preceded in death by a daughter, Sherrie Henry and 13 siblings. 

Bessie’s family will receive friends from 12 to 4 PM on Friday December 19, 2025 at the Varner Funeral Home in Rimersburg. A funeral service will be held the same day beginning at 4:00 PM with the Rev. Dale Gallo, Pastor of the New Athens Church of God, officiating.

Interment will be in the Rimersburg Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials be made to the New Athens Church of God of Prophecy in Rimersburg, PA.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.varnerfuneralhome.com.