of Batesville, AR
August 27, 1930 - October 14, 2014
Virginia Southerland Henry, 84, of Batesville died Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Born August 27, 1930 in Floral, Arkansas she was the daughter of J. K. Southerland and Cleo Ferguson Southerland.
Virginia was an ROTC Sweetheart at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia. She helped her father and husband in the poultry industry, originally J. K. Southerland Companies. She served as an Advisory Director at the Citizens Bank, was a Charter Board Member of the Old Independence County Regional Museum, a life member of Junior Auxiliary and the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Virginia was a gracious hostess and enjoyed entertaining. Her hobbies included needlework, traveling and reading. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Batesville.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Paul Henry of Batesville; three daughters, Paula Terrell, Mary Henry and Linda Wood all of Batesville; five grandchildren, Melita Gump, Melanie Walsh, Lindsey Pounders, J.K. Lefler and William Wood; eight great-grandchildren, Timothy Walsh, Morgan Walsh, Juniper Walsh, Ana Gump, Lexi Gump, Lily Pounders, Jordyn Pounders and Logan Pounders; and a sister, Kay Southerland of Batesville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Carolyn Shell; and an infant brother.
Mrs. Henry will lay in state from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2014, at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2014, at the First Baptist Church in Batesville with Bro. Stacey Reed officiating. A reception will follow in the church annex.
Pallbearers will be Jay Shell, Joe Shell, Jimmy Waugh, Robert Johnson, Teddy Johnson and Paul Howard.
Honorary pallbearers are Andy Allison, Pete Batategas, Jim Edd Bechdoldt and Jeff Teague.
Memorials may be made to the Old Independence Regional Museum, 380 S. 9th Street, Batesville, AR 72501 and the White River Medical Center Foundation, P.O. Box 2197, Batesville, AR 72503
Praying for you all during this difficult time. I have wonderful memories of being at your home when I was young. May you find comfort and peace in the days ahead.
In our thoughts and prayers the Olen Burrow Family
In my thoughts and prayers
Paula, Mary and Kay,
Condolences for your loss. She was a wonderful lady in every aspect of her life. Always enjoyed talking and being with her. We all shall miss her.
Bob
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.
Mary and family, we were so sorry to hear of the death of your sweet mother. Our prayers are being spoken for you all.
Mary and family, we were so sorry to hear of the death of your sweet mother. Our prayers are being spoken for you all.
Lots of fond memories. Thinking of you all.
God Bless.
The Baird Family.
She was a special lady, very sweet. I was blessed to have known her. Rest in Peace
virginia was a special lady to me. I loved her stories. Rest in Peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with Paula and the rest of the family at this difficult time. I have known and cared about three generations of this family, most of whom were members of my church family at FBC.
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this sad time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Virginia was a precious lady.
Mary and family, My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this sweet lady, Virginia.
Sorry for ur loss in our thoughts and prayers
Prayers that God will comfort the family at this time and in the days to come.
Continuing to keep you in my prayers.
Max and I will be saying a special prayer that God will wrap his arms around you and your family. special prayers for Linda
Prayers for the Southerland family. We were good friends with J.K. and Cleo and Frank and Carolyn. They all traveled with me.
Jerry and Barbara Gibbens
With deepest sympathy to all of your family.... You are in our thoughts & prayers!
Virginia shares a great legacy and was always a special person. She will be missed even though her health isolated her for so long. I pray for Kay and all friends and family who will miss her presence.
Kay, I'm very sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family
Sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Kay and all Family: So very sorry to hear of Virginia's passing. Sending prayers and love and God will see you through the difficult days ahead. Janie and Chuck Prichard
Paula and Family,
Loosing a loved one is never easy, but knowing she is with the Lord will hopefully bring you comfort. Just know we are praying for your family.
Thoughts and prayers with all of you.
Gene Crawford
She was a kind companionate woman while helping my cousin at the Sheltered Workshop. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you at this time.
I did not know Virginia, but I do know her wonderful daughters and sisters! That says a lot about Virginia. May she rest in peace.
Dear Paula, Kay, and family sorry to hear about your Mom, and sister . I always heard she was a wonderful lady.
May God comfort each of you.
Alma Ward
Prayers and thoughts for the family during this very sad time.