Valda Jean Henry
June 12th, 1931 - September 23rd, 2022
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Valda's Obituary
Valda Jean Henry, 91, of South Haven, passed away September 23, 2022 at Douglas Cove Health and Rehabilitation in Douglas, Michigan. She was born June 12, 1931 to Herman and Anna J. (Graham) Wolfgang in South Haven. Valda graduated with the class of 1950 from South Haven High School. Throughout her life, she worked as a clerk and cashier for several businesses including McDonald Drug Store and Hales Department Store downtown South Haven. Valda married Robert Henry Sr. in June of 1950 in Casco Township and they shared 62 years of marriage before his passing. Valda was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in South Haven. She enjoyed reading, walking, and participating in various church activities.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son – David Henry, and brother – Meryl Wolfgang.
Valda is survived by her son – Jim (Susie) Henry of Marblehead, Ohio; daughter-in-law – Victoria Henry of South Haven, Michigan; four grandchildren; Rob (Ashley) Henry, Stephanie (Steven) Troutman, Kristina (Jimmy) Lindemulder, Joanne (Brady) Smith, twelve great grandchildren; Austin, Jayden, David, Carter, Noah, Aubrey, Nevah, Jacob, Elijah, Domonick, MacKenzie, Ryan and Baby.
Visitation will be held September 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Bethel Baptist Church in South Haven. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor BJ Marshall officiating. Valda will be laid to rest at McDowell Cemetery in Casco Township, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made in Valda’s memory to Bethel Baptist Church at 6701 Blue Star Highway, South Haven, MI 49090. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guest book at www.FilbrandtFFH.com.
The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Chapel Starks Family Funeral Home of South Haven 269-637-0333.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son – David Henry, and brother – Meryl Wolfgang.
Valda is survived by her son – Jim (Susie) Henry of Marblehead, Ohio; daughter-in-law – Victoria Henry of South Haven, Michigan; four grandchildren; Rob (Ashley) Henry, Stephanie (Steven) Troutman, Kristina (Jimmy) Lindemulder, Joanne (Brady) Smith, twelve great grandchildren; Austin, Jayden, David, Carter, Noah, Aubrey, Nevah, Jacob, Elijah, Domonick, MacKenzie, Ryan and Baby.
Visitation will be held September 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Bethel Baptist Church in South Haven. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor BJ Marshall officiating. Valda will be laid to rest at McDowell Cemetery in Casco Township, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made in Valda’s memory to Bethel Baptist Church at 6701 Blue Star Highway, South Haven, MI 49090. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guest book at www.FilbrandtFFH.com.
The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Chapel Starks Family Funeral Home of South Haven 269-637-0333.
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