Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Charlene Henney
1939 - 2025
BORN
1939
DIED
2025
UPCOMING SERVICE
Charlene Henney Obituary
Apr 26, 1939 - Aug 9, 2025
Norwalk
Charlene Grace Henney, 86, residing in Norwalk, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Hospital.
Charlene was born April 26, 1939, in Greenwich, to Harry and Gertrude (Livengood). She married Gary Henney in 1963 and raised two sons in Monroeville, later moving to Norwalk.
Charlene had a passion for her church and her Trinity Lutheran family. Over the years, she took great pride in singing in the choir, teaching Sunday school, being a church greeter, and the fellowship of her beloved congregation.
Charlene had a big heart and a genuine interest in others. She made people feel seen and valued regardless of what they believed or what obstacles life had placed in front of them. She had an uncanny ability to draw people into her universe.
She loved her dog Crusoe, as well as Bolt, who passed several years ago. She had a passion for her garden, picking and canning vegetables and sharing her spaghetti sauce, hot pepper salad, and cucumber salad with family and friends.
Charlene worked several jobs over the years, including at Faulhaber bicycle seat factory, Cooperrider Gas and was a long-time quality control supervisor at Venture Packaging in Monroeville.
Charlene is survived by her sons, Gail (Cheryl) Henney and Greg (Alison) Henney; grandchildren, Brianne (Matt) Schock, Jacquelynne (Brian) Cress, Glenn Thivener, Robyn (Zachary) Reyna, Reagan (Michaela) Rausch, and Kennedy (Kali) Henney; eight great-granchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and brother Jim (Bev) Graffice.
Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude and Harry; and siblings, Paul, Robert, Pauline, Ralph, Harold, Mary Ann, Shirley, Katherine, William, Howard, and Edwin; and granddaughter, Kaitey.
Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroeville, with a Celebration of Life immediately following in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Trinity Lutheran Church. You can also honor Charlene by adopting a pet or planting a tree.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memorial Events
for Charlene Henney
Memories and Condolences
for Charlene Henney
1 Entry
Claude Hartz
August 12, 2025
Rest I peace Aunt Charlene. You were one in a million.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Charlene Henney's name
How to support Charlene's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Charlene Henney's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
