Sarah Elizabeth Henery

HENERY, LEECH

Posted By: Treva Patterson (email)
Date: 7/13/2006 at 16:08:07

Winterset Madisonian
January 31, 1924

Death of Mrs. Henery

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Henery died at her home on Friday, Jan. 25, aged almost 89 years. Mrs. Henery's residence in Winterset dates back to 59 years ago, when with her husband, W. C. Henery, who died just two years ago, she came here from Ohio.

Mrs. Henery rendered lifetime devotion to her family, friends and church. When her strength began to fail, she came to church in a wheeled chair, and ceased coming only a few weeks ago, when excessive weakness prevented her from leaving home. To her mother's care the only daughter, Cora, dedicated herself and the bond between mother and daughter was of unusual tenderness.

Mrs. Henery was the last member of the Josiah E. Leech family.

Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon, in charge of Rev. LeRoy C. Cooley. Burial was made in Winterset cemetery.
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Winterset Madisonian – January 31, 1924
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Sarah Elizabeth Leech was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, March 30, 1835. She was married at Washington, Guernsey county, Ohio, May 23, 1865 to William Cunningham Henery. Soon after their marriage they located in Winterset, Iowa. For the past 58 years she made her home in Winterset, except for one year, when they lived in Patterson, and a few months spent in Omaha.

There were six children born, of whom one is now living, Cora Mabel Henery. There are two grandchildren, Paul Overton of El Reno, Okla., and Mrs. Helen Fraser of Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands.

With her husband, she united with the First Presbyterian church of Winterset July 3, 1868 and she continued as a faithful and beloved member for more than 55 years. She was a member of the church in Ohio before bringing her church letter to the church here, and she has lived a long life and consistent loyalty to her Savior and His church.

She passed away Jan. 26, 1924, being nearly 89 years of age.

Funeral services were held in the First Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon, with a sermon by the pastor Leroy C. Cooley, D. D. Interment was in Rock City cemetery.