Vivian Henry

Vivian R. Henry, 90, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, went to be with her Lord Friday, December 11, 2009, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. She was adamant that she wanted to spend Christmas in heaven with Jesus and all her family. The reunion must be unbelievable with everyone talking at the same time. She was born September 6, 1919, in Franklin County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Rev. Isaac Newton and Rosa Richeson Browning.

On July 30, 1938, she married Herbert W. Henry in Springfield, Ohio, and he died March 17, 1996. She also was preceded in death by eight sisters, Cynthia Marie Coover, Luzetta Allen, Helen Wilt, Evangeline Rumery, Esther Parker, Ruth Staup, Leona Krouskop and one at birth; and two brothers, Willard Browning and Paul Browning.

Survivors include one daughter, Barbara (Don) Henry Cullman of Marysville, Ohio; two sons, Gary (Brenda) Henry of Weirsdale, Florida, and Doug (Bev) Henry of Bellefontaine; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; sister in law, Jeanie Gant of Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.

A homemaker and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was a member of the First Church of God for 80 years and a Sunday School teacher for 45 years. She was involved in many church groups and activities and faithfully gave her tithe to the church. She also was a member of the Senior Citizens group.

Pastors C.J. Plogger and Ron Irick will officiate the funeral service at 11 A.M. Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at the First Church of God in Bellefontaine.

Calling hours are from 2 to 4 P.M. and 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine. Burial is in the Highland Memorial Cemetery in West Liberty, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of God 1000 E. Brown Ave. Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311

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