Joyce Henry Obituary
The passing of Joyce Henry of Oblong, Illinois occurred on October 22, 2026. Joyce, born on November 25, 1941, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Henry to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Daniel Bond and Edna Susanna Bond (Strole); her husband Jerry K. Henry; her sister Susan Jane Smith; and her half-sisters, Marian Bandy, Doris Spade and Geneva Cully.
She is survived by: her daughter Pamela Lynn Freeland of Effingham, Illinois; her stepchildren, Rev. Gary J. Henry (Brenda) of Ashland, Kentucky and Janet Kay Whikehart (David) of Fernandina Beach, Florida.; her grandchildren, Benjamin Butler (Alicia) of Spokane, Washington, Baileigh Butler (Nick Seaman) of Spokane, Washington, Jared K. Henry (Sarah) of Oakland, Indiana, Caleb S. Henry (Ashley) of Hamburg, Josiah K. Henry (Kelly) of Belton, Missouri, Chelsea Brookwell (Dan) of Winter Garden, Florida and Alex Whikehart of Lima, Ohio.; and her great grandchildren, Jacob K. Henry, Hannah Henry, Roslyn Butler, Ambrose Henry and Levy Henry. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Pulliam Funeral Home - Oblong (302 E Main St, Oblong, IL 62449). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
Honorariums may be made to Shriners Children's St. Louis Office of Philanthropy 4400 Clayton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110. Memorial contributions may also be mailed to Pulliam Funeral Home, P.O. Box 121, Oblong, Illinois 62449, for forwarding to the hospital.
