Nancy Henry

Nancy Meharry Henry, 69, of Pesotum passed away at 1:25AM, Saturday, January 23, 2021 at home, after a brave four-year battle with lung cancer.

Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Bailey Memorial Cemetery, Tolono with Rev. Ken Young officiating.  Masks are required to be worn and social distancing is to be practiced.  Freese Funeral Home, Tolono is assisting with arrangements.

Mrs. Henry was born May 27, 1951 at Champaign, a daughter to Paul and Jean Farley Meharry.  She married Jerry Henry on June 15, 1980 at Tolono, he survives.

Also surviving are two daughters; Lisa (Steve) Carlson of Lockport, IL and Erica (Alex) Finiak of Philo, five grandchildren; Amelia, Lydia, and Meredith Carlson and Nicholas and Zachary Finiak, a sister; Jill (Don) Gurke of Pesotum, two brothers; Brian (Theresa) Meharry of Tolono, Mark (Carol) Meharry of Tolono, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Nancy retired, after 20+ years of service, from University of Illinois, in Animal Sciences.  She loved spending time in her flower garden, traveling, playing golf and spending time with her friends and family.  Her family and grandchildren were her pride and joy.  She was well-loved and will be missed greatly.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to her doctor and nurse practitioner at Mayo Clinic, Oncology Department, in Rochester, MN, Dr. Mansfield and Anna Schwecke, NP.  They would also like to thank Carle Hospice nurse, Carol Shank and home health aide, Marsha for the excellent and loving care they provided.

Memorials may be made to Mayo Clinic, Oncology Department in Rochester, MN or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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