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Obituary for HENLEY


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday August 07, 2009

Helen S. Henley, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, died Monday, August 3, 2009. She is survived by her two daughters, Jelly Cunningham of Albuquerque and Jane Marland and husband, Francois of Geneva, Switzerland; five grandchildren, Christy and John Cunningham, and Melanie, Morgan, and Maximilien Marland; sister, Anna Hoffman of Houston, TX; and other relatives and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde E. Henley, in December 1990. She was born on January 26, 1918 in St. Charles, Missouri to August and Leah Pearl Chapmann Suelthaus. She graduated from St. Charles High School. Helen later graduated from the University of Tampa with a Bachelors Degree in Education. She married Clyde Henley in Havana, Cuba during WWII. After the war they then moved to Albuquerque where they raised their children. Helen was a member of the United Lutheran Church Women and became a passionate bridge player after her children were grown. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, Friday, August 7, 2009, 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Helen at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400


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