Obituary of Dorothea M. Henry

Dorothea M. Henry, formerly of Little York, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2011, surrounded by her loving and caring family.Dot, or Dottie as she was affectionately known, was born in Waverly, New York, June 1921 to Clarence W. and Edith A.( LaFever) McCray. She graduated from Waverly High School and then attended Buffalo State Teachers College where she earned a B.S. in Education. She taught kindergarten at Oakfield Central School for a number of years. While teaching at Oakfield, she met Wilber E. Henry. On December 29, 1948 Dottie and Wilber were married.In 1964 Dottie and Wilber moved to Little York, New York with their five children. In April 2003, Wilber passed away after 54 loving years of marriage. Dottie continued to live at Little York until 2009 when she moved to Appleridge Senior Living Complex in Horseheads, New York.Dotties life was full of many interests and activities. She was a member of the Homer Congregational Church since 1966. Dottie was a member of the Order of the Amaranth, for which she had served as Grand Royal Matron of the state organization at one time. She also belonged to Eastern Star. Dolls, miniatures, and ceramics were some of her hobbies. She created porcelain and ceramic dolls, had belonged to the Syracuse Area Miniature Enthusiasts, and had held weekly ceramic workshops at the Homer and Cortland Senior Citizens Centers.Dottie is survived by her five children - Jane (Roger) Sullivan of Otego, NY, James (Sheri) Henry of Ithaca, NY, John (Rebecca) Henry of Strafford, NH, George (Jennifer) Henry of Carol Stream, IL, and Joanne (Jay) Adams of Savona, NY, twenty grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Dottie is pre-deceased by her brothers Richard and Robert, and is survived by her sister, Fran of Edmond, OK and brother, Theodore of Montour Falls, NY.Calling hours will be at the Wright Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Avenue, Cortland, NY on Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 4 to 7 pm. Services will be at the Homer Congregational Church, 28 South Main Street, Homer, NY on Friday, September16, 2011 at 1 pm. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Diabetes Association, 358 N. Mildred Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13206.To offer on-line condolences, please visit www.wright-beard.com. Joanne & Family! I personally did not know your mom, but if she was anything like you, she was a very special lady! Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you over the next few weeks! Hope you take some well deserved time off to spend with your family! Take Care!! Paul & Everyone @ Avoca CSD Trans.Dept. Joanne and Family...my thoughts and prayers go out to you during your time of sorrow. May you find comfort and strength through this time, at the loss of your mother/grandmother. Paula Pimm We are going to miss Dottie very much. I wish it was possible for me to make the trip to be with you and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of such a loss.. Frances Galucki Remembering Aunt Dot, her many talents, her many interests, her infectious laugh, her caring spirit. AND her FABULOUS BBQ chicken!! There isn't a time I make that that the aroma doesn't remind me of BBQ's in Oakfield and Little York. Pair that with her watermelon rind pickles and you have a win- win. The last time Aunt Dot was here was memorable. It amazed me how much she and Mom looked so similar--and sounded similar too! It was wonderful to chat with her and hear about all of YOU..her pride and joy...her children, grand children and great grandchildren. Always proud of YOUR accomplishments, and what each of you have become... wonderful, well rounded individuals who give much to this world. (Of course, I still have imprinted on my brain 35 years ago and what everyone was like and doing then. ) She caught me up though, with pride in her voice, and an excitement unparalleled about grandchildren and great grandchildren. Wow. I am here to tell you Henry cousins--Your Mom so loved each and every one of you, and your progeny (she taught me that word!!!!) that you would be blushing right about now. Aunt Dot had many gifts and talents and extra activities, but nothing meant more to her than each and every one of you. She made that very clear. While I cannot be there to honor Aunt Dot, know you will be in my prayers for a long time to come. She was very very special, and each of you carry her with you by the way you live, by the deeds you do and the things you accomplish-no matter how large or small. My love and respect to all of you..my condolences which cannot erase your pain, but most of all, giving you my love for the treasure you had in her. Love, Donna Joanne, I behalf of all your colleagues, friends and the entire staff at the Avoca School District we offer our sincere condolence and support during this difficult time. Mr. Yochem was an RSVP volunteer for over twenty-seven years. She touched the lives of many with kindness and patience as she instructed seniors and the handicapped in ceramics. We're sure they think of her whenever they look at one of the items she'd help them make. We are sorry for your loss. The RSVP Staff with regrets I am sorry to hear about Dorothea she was a special person to all of us at Diana Court our prayer were sent out to the family.I been ill been down almost 3 weeks. MY condolences to all the familey and may Jeuse hold up Familey up while he takes you through this DIANE MINNARD To the family--I, Ruth, am a niece of Lucius Henry. Linda and Sherm let me know about the passing of your dear mother. We met them several times at family occasions. We pray for the LORD to comfort you and give you peace David and Ruth Schaffer