CLARA HENRY

1944 - 2022

HENRY Clara Josephine Parker Henry Clara Josephine "Jo" Henry, 77, of Laurel, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born on July 7, 1944 in Salisbury, Maryland to her late parents, J.C. Parker, Sr. and Ruth Suggs Parker. She retired from decades of teaching in Prince George's County (PGC) where she was awarded the PG County Teacher of the Year. She retired to Florida and returned to Maryland permanently in 2021. She graduated with a BA in education from Bowie State College (Bowie University) and received a Master's degree in Education from Western MD College (McDaniel College). In addition to her love of teaching, she also loved crocheting, which she learned from her mother and her namesake aunt, Clara S. Hannah, reading, game shows, puzzle magazines, sports, especially the Steelers, and she really loved texting. But by far the greatest love was saved for her grandchildren. Jo is survived by two sons - Jerry E. Henry (Kim) of Bel Air, MD, Jeffrey B. Henry of Laurel, MD; and a "daughter" - Lilly Bosque (Raul) of Laurel, MD. She is also survived by a brother, J.C. Parker, Jr. (Henrietta) of Mardela Springs, MD and; a sister, Cindy P. Driscoll (John) of Stevensville, MD. Additionally, she is survived by her grandsons, Jake Henry of Bel Air, MD, and honorary grandsons Nicholas and Lucas Bosque of Laurel, MD; nephews Mike J. Parker (Tara) of Washington, DC, Mark C. Parker (Chasta) of York, SC; and niece, Caitlin P. Driscoll (Eric Ivankevich), of Stevensville, MD; along with great nephews Zakkary Parker-Kelly, Aaron Parker; dear friend and cousin by marriage Nancy Wright of Mardela Springs, MD; and many other family, much loved former students and school colleagues and cherished friends, including Aleta Conway and Jane Fundyga of Northport, FL, Judie Kreitman of New York and Judi Anderson Duvall of Lexington,SC. Her husband Darryl W. Henry still resides in Florida. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.