Edith Genira Henry Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Edith Genira (Pogue) Henry, age 83, of Hudson, IL, passed away on Aug. 29, 2018 at Heritage Health Center in Normal, IL. She was born September 18, 1934 in Arcadia, MO, to the Rev. Curtis and Mildred (Gibbons) Pogue. On October 23, 1954, she married Reginald Denton Henry in Roselle, MO. He preceded her in death in 2013. Their five children survive: Sheryl Henry (Tom) Jenkins of Hudson, IL, Kim (Charles) Smith of Carlock, IL, Renee (Randy) Miller of Hudson, IL, Michel (Christopher) Epps of Deltaville, VA and Buck (Taunia) Henry of West Salem, OH. Other survivors include seventeen grandchildren: Regan Jenkins, Adam Jenkins, Dawn Jones, Nicole Buddenhagen, Mistie Maisch, Krista Smith, Ashleigh Thompson, Sarah Locke, Caleb Miller, Samaria Henry, Josiah Henry, Isaiah Henry, Nehemiah Henry, Judaea Henry, Moriah Henry, Elijah Henry, and Alexandria Henry; thirty great grandchildren; her sister, Carol Robinson of St. Louis; her sister-in-law, Shirley Henry and her brother-in-law, Howard (Sue) Henry, both of Roselle, MO; and a beloved extended family in MO and beyond. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Lyle Pogue, brothers-in-law, Homer Robinson and Phillip Henry, and sister-in-law, Ella Mae Henry. Edith loved her family, children and music. She traveled extensively, visiting every state and many countries. She was an active member of East White Oak Bible Church and a dedicated supporter of agriculture through her involvement in Illinois State University and FFA. She was employed as a secretary at ISU for many years. Funeral Services will be Sunday, September 2, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Bryson Funeral Home in Pilot Knob, MO. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Burial will be in the Sebastian cemetery near Fredericktown, Missouri. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brysonfuneralhome.com.

Edith Genira Henry

September 18, 1934 - August 29, 2018