Karen passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 9 a.m. at Tulane Medical Center at the age of 74. She was native of Erwinville and resident of Port Barre. Karen was a homemaker until she raised her children, she was an active pastor's wife, she was a former teller at Merchant Farmer's Bank of Melville and secretary in Hancock County School System in MS. Visiting will be at Sharon Baptist Church, 9433 Section Road, Port Allen on Thursday, January 5th from 6 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday, January 6th from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by Rev. Perry Hubbs. Burial follow in Green Oaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. Karen is survived by her husband of 55 years, Joseph "Merrick" Henry of Port Barre; two sons, Robert Dunn Henry and wife Renee' of Marietta, GA, Brent Merrick Henry and wife Sharmain of Erwinville; one daughter, Elizabeth Anne Porche and husband Andrew Dale of Opelousas; seven grandchildren who affectionately called her "Gran", Blaine David Henry, Jeffrey Lawrence Henry, Gage Robert Henry, Brandon Dale Porche, Ryan Merrick Henry, McLain Renee Henry, Barbara Karen Porche. Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Beatrice "Bea" St. Romain Bueche; father, Robert "Bob" Bueche and step-mother, Vera Mae Bueche. Memorial donations may be made to Gideons.org. Please share memories and sympathies at www.wilbertservices.com.
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OMG!!! I am in total shock hearing of this. I've been Ms. Henry's mail carrier for the past 10 years. I had no idea this had happened. I know I hadn't been seeing her the past few days, but I would have never thought she had passed.
Kathy "Mail Lady"
January 12, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. As you know, Mollie passed away this past April, but she and I had wonderful memories of Karen, Merrick, Dunn, Beth Ann ad Brent during our stay in Greenwell Springs and our membership at Metropolitan Baptist Church. We have never forgotten the love we shared with Karen and the Henry family. I wish I could have been there today. May God guide you in the difficult time to follow.
Your friend always,
Don Harrison
Don Harrison
January 6, 2017
Wonderful memories of a gracious lady and warm thoughts to the family during this time and the days to come.
Lawrence and Jackie Moreau
January 5, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of such a wonderful family member. May memories of better times be foremost in your minds as you receive comfort and strength from our loving God. Psalms 86:6
B MCKOY
January 5, 2017
We grieve with you and are praying for you to be comforted and strengthed in the coming days. We love all of you.
Ben & Judy Varnam
Ben & Judy Varnam
January 5, 2017
You have our Dearest Sincere Sympathy in times like these. Mrs. Mae & Mr. Bob named most of our family members. The Maze Family(Lois, Betty, Gertrude, Lee Ann, Willie of Erwinville, LA
January 4, 2017
We will miss Mrs. Karen very much! Sending prayers of peace for Bro. Henry and her family!
The Hawkins Family
January 4, 2017
The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!
The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home
January 3, 2017
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