of Sherwood, AR
January 23, 1942 - December 31, 2024
Elaine Henry, 82, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed into the arms of her lord and savior on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
She was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Patrick J. and Mary Adele Walsh.
Elaine began her adult life as a candy striper, enjoyed volunteering and was dedicated to helping others who needed help. She attended two years of college and worked professionally for many years at the Central Arkansas Waterworks, where she met her husband, Charles Val Henry. She was a woman of faith and wore many hats, but the hat she wore proudly was that of a strong and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. What she loved to do most of all was to spend time with and spoil her great grandchildren.
Of Baptist faith, she and her husband are prior members of Baring Cross Baptist Church, Immanuel Baptist Church and are current members of First Baptist Church of Sherwood.
Elaine was preceded in death by her father, Patrick J. Walsh and mother, Mary Adele (Walsh) Pigg. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Charles Val Henry; four children, Teresa Faught (Steve), Christopher Rowell (Terry), Timmothy Henry (Gary) and Shannon Ridge; four grandchildren, Jeremy Brewer (Ashly), Tommy Boren (Sara), Dustyne Bryant (Scotty), Chelsie Jeffries (Michael) and nine great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Elaine Henry to CARTI Cancer Center directed to the Breast Center at https://www.carti.com/foundation/donate-now/.
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19 Condolence(s)
Henry Jeffries
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
I am one of the 9 great grand children of Mary Elaine Henry. I love her so much I would make sure that at least once a week I would visited her and my great grand father Charles Val Henry. She told me to call her mamaw and that's what I did. Through out my whole life mamaw was a nice caring soul who loved and cared for me and my family I would not be the person I am today if it weren't for her and papaw. I try and visit my papaw as much as possible to keep him company I truly am grateful that she was in my life I am happy now that she is no longer painted by her cancer and can now rest peacefully.
Teresa faught
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
until I see you again Mom. Love you
Patrick Rowell
Monday, January 13, 2025
R.I.P. Momma!
Billy Ed White
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Thinking about you and praying for you at this time. Hope to see you at the '55 reunion May 3rd at U S Pizza. God bless and comfort you in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
Dustyne Bryant
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
As one of Val and Elaine’s granddaughters, I was blessed with the incredible honor to be by “Papaw’s” side as “Mamaw” completed her journey this side of Heaven. We can never be fully prepared to watch a loved one complete their time on Earth, but our grandmother always made it known that the inevitability of this step would come and that she would embrace it as her Lord would embrace her. She was a no frills, low sentiment, matter-of-fact kind of woman who I’ve come to find had a lot of depth woven into the stories of her life.
Though we were not daily talkers and shared only a handful of experiences past my teenage years, I know it was because she was a woman of service and went where there was a need. She knew our needs were low and focused her attention elsewhere and I knew the moment I had a need she would be right there, no questions asked.
She never missed a birthday or an anniversary. I’ll stay forever jealous that I always received my age+$1 in a card but her great-grandkids always received more. Haha!
In her final days she was spicy as she had always been. During those long yet unbelievably quick days, papaw and I shared quiet moments and moments with stories… and more than anything she wished us “jackasses” would have stayed quiet. Papaw and I got several laughs from remaining thorns in her side right through to the end. All she wanted was to be home and home is where she was, surrounded by those closest to her as she entered her eternal life. I wish it were different. I wish she could have stayed. I wish there were final words to cling to.
To my cousins and sibling: I am in awe of the way we got what needed to be done, done. I’m grateful for the communication we had and the way we leaned on each other from our parts of the world. Thank you for all the way we came together when we each needed it most.
To Papaw: We’re here with you. We always will be. You deserve the world for caring for Mamaw the way you did and raising us with compassion and presence. No one could ask for a better Papaw than you. It’s time for us to go get in some trouble.
Richard Doremus
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Val, deepest condolences for your loss. You know that Elaine And yourself made me feel part of the family love her and you always Richard.
Stan Spangler
Monday, January 6, 2025
Val , my Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family - she will be missed but always with us . My deepest condolences
LaWanna Archer
Monday, January 6, 2025
Val, I am so sorry to hear of Elaines passing. She was always such a sweet lady. I know you will miss her deeply. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
LESA OVERTON JORDAN
Monday, January 6, 2025
Elaine Henry will be missed. Sending Love and prayers to the Henry family.
Elizabeth A Tuck-Rowan
Monday, January 6, 2025
Val, My condolences to you and your family and prayers. Liz
Norman Clifton
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Val and Family.Our Prayers and Condolences to you and your family at this Prayerful time
Jerry S. Hogan
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Such a sweet loving mother and wife. Wonderful friend!
Sylvia Van Dover
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Know how happy she made u, Val and that made me happy, your oldest friend from Park Hill School
Kim Squires
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Ms. Elaine, so happy to have known you and heard your stories while assisting you with your Avon products. You definitely loved your family and kiddos. Will miss you and your Christian witness.
Kelly Oulette
Friday, January 3, 2025
Elaine or as I called her “Mamaw was the kindest lady. I loved her and always looked for her sitting outside watching the kids play at Sherwood Elementary and we would wave. I’m going to miss this sweet lady. Prayers and love to her family
KC McPherson
Friday, January 3, 2025
Val, we are sad for your loss! Mrs Elaine was such a sweet, loving and funny lady. We are praying for you & your family. May you find peace & comfort in the promise of eternal life, through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Love Tim & KC
Heaven Bean
Friday, January 3, 2025
Mrs Elaine, one of the most gentle and caring human beings you could ever come across, my thought and prayers are with your family during this time
Dee Dee Watson
Friday, January 3, 2025
Val we are so sorry to her of her passing. I remember her exactly as a sweet, Christian lady, who was dedicated to her Lord and her family. I know she will be missed. Sending love and prayers. Dee Dee and JW Watson
Jeanette Shaw
Friday, January 3, 2025
You will be greatly missed. Always loved and appreciated you and your family