Carol M. Venderley

Carol M. (Henry) Venderley, 94, of Fort Wayne, died peacefully at St. Anne's Retirement Community on February 26, 2025, She was born on May 24, 1930 to Charles and Irene Henry and graduated from Central Catholic High School and St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing. Carol was the Clinical Manager for the Post-Surgical Unit at St. Joseph Hospital for most of her career. She was well respected by her peers, staff and physicians. Carol was an active member of St. Charles Catholic Church and volunteered many hours in church and school activities. She also volunteered for many years at Matthew 25's Healthy Cities program. She received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of St. Francis in 2008. Carol enjoyed playing bridge, a glass of chardonnay and dinner with her family at the Knights of Columbus. Carol is survived by her children Kathryn (Thomas) Felts of Fort Wayne, Charles (Lynn) of Naperville, Il, Mark (Mary) of Fort Wayne, Gerald Jr. (Ellen) of Newburgh, In, Joseph (Sherry) of Fort Wayne and Michael (Denise) of Fort Wayne, 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Sr., son David and brothers Charles Henry, Jerome Henry, Eugene Henry and Mort Henry. Carol was a beautiful person inside and out. She was kind and compassionate and had a great sense of humor. She will be missed forever.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 2-5:00pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805. The Rosary will be prayed at 2:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 10:30am, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Rd., Fort Wayne, IN. there will be a one hour prior visitation at the church. Burial will follow at Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to University of St. Francis Nursing Scholarship Fund, Parkview Hospice or St. Anne's Retirement Community. Online condolences may be left at www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.