In Memory Of
Betty "Jo" Mchenry
1931
2022
Betty "Jo" Mchenry
January 16, 1931 — September 10, 2022
Betty "Jo" McHenry passed away on September 10, 2022.
Mrs. McHenry was born on January 16, 1931, in Abilene, KS, the only daughter of Avis Rodgers Taylor and Leroy G. Taylor. She graduated from Abilene High School and attended Emporia State University before marrying Dwight T. McHenry, Jr. in 1949.
Mrs. McHenry was employed at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center for many years and was a volunteer there after her retirement. She most recently worked at the Cotton-O'Neil Clinic in Topeka.
Survivors include a son, Timothy T. McHenry, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Jo's daughter, Amy B. Daniels, preceded her in death, as well as her brothers, Wayne R. Taylor, Dale L. Taylor, Max E. Taylor, and Gerald B. Taylor.
Mrs. McHenry will lie in state from 3:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66604. A celebration of Jo's life will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, September 15, 2022 at First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66604.
Please direct memorial contributions to First Christian Church, The Topeka/Shawnee County Public Library, or the YWCA of Topeka Youth Services.
To leave a message for Jo's family, please visit the guestbook below.
Mrs. McHenry was born on January 16, 1931, in Abilene, KS, the only daughter of Avis Rodgers Taylor and Leroy G. Taylor. She graduated from Abilene High School and attended Emporia State University before marrying Dwight T. McHenry, Jr. in 1949.
Mrs. McHenry was employed at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center for many years and was a volunteer there after her retirement. She most recently worked at the Cotton-O'Neil Clinic in Topeka.
Survivors include a son, Timothy T. McHenry, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Jo's daughter, Amy B. Daniels, preceded her in death, as well as her brothers, Wayne R. Taylor, Dale L. Taylor, Max E. Taylor, and Gerald B. Taylor.
Mrs. McHenry will lie in state from 3:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66604. A celebration of Jo's life will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, September 15, 2022 at First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66604.
Please direct memorial contributions to First Christian Church, The Topeka/Shawnee County Public Library, or the YWCA of Topeka Youth Services.
To leave a message for Jo's family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Betty "Jo" Mchenry, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
3:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
First Christian Church
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