Betty J. Henry

Betty J. Henry obituary, Lewes, DE

Betty J. Henry

Betty Henry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Parsell Funeral Homes-Hardesty Chapel - Bridgeville on May 12, 2025.

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Betty Jean Henry, 91, of Bridgeville, DE, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at TidalHealth Hospital in Seaford, DE, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Georgetown, DE, on May 5, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Lee and Myrtle (Oney) Pettyjohn. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Betty attended Richard Allen School and William C. Jason High School in Georgetown, DE.
She retired from Nanticoke Memorial Hospital (now TidalHealth) in 1993. Betty was a dedicated member and volunteer at the Bridgeville Senior Center for 25 years, where she also served on the board. She enjoyed playing bingo, attending biblical plays at Sight & Sound, being co-pilot for Rev. Robinson during their adventures, and watching Westerns, the Hallmark Movie Channel, and the TBN Christian Channel. She also loved doing word search puzzles.
One of her greatest joys was being "Mom-Mom Betty" to her grandson, Justin, and spending time with her family.
She leaves cherished memories with two devoted daughters and sons-in-law: Deborah and Alphonso Davis, and Michele and Douglas Holden; her beloved grandson, Justin L. Davis; several nieces and nephews; and special friends Rev. Marie Robinson, Pat Holden, Cynthia Bagwell, and Sylvia Jacobs.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
To honor our mother and grandmother's wishes, services will be private.
Please sign the tribute wall located on this website.
Florist Note- Please deliver all flowers to the Bridgeville Funeral Home on Thursday May 15, 2025 by 3 PM.

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Sharon Argo

May 29, 2025

So sorry to hear about your mom´s passing. She was such good friends with my sister Bonnie Grant. I kept in touch with Betty but for the last few years my cards were returned and I couldn´t reach her by phone. Again I´m so sorry. She and Bonnie are probably catching up on everything

Peggy Trott

May 13, 2025

My love and heartfelt sympathy to Debbie and Michelle in the loss of their mom!I'll always cherish our little talks whenever we met in stores or church over the years!Family,be encouraged and thank God for allowing you to share 91 precious years together.

Christine Winchester

May 12, 2025

Sorry for your loss Mrs Betty was a wonderful lady .Prayers for the family.

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