Kathleen Henry Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Kathleen Henry of Columbus, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 11, 2025 at the age of 105. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Payne of Pigeon Creek, Alabama. and Eva Payne (Mathis) of Pigeon Creek, Alabama.; and her son William N. Thomas (Billy). She is survived by: her son Ervin M. Thomas Sr.; her daughter-in-law Carolina Thomas of Columbus, OH; her daughter Dian J. Thomas of Texas; her granddaughter Natalie M. Donnally of Bexley, OH; her sister Betty Young of Columbus, OH; her sister-in-law June-Louise Payne of Columbus, OH; and her grandchildren, Robin Glover of Columbus, OH, Mark Glover of Columbus, OH, Steven Glover of Indianapolis, IN, Hassani OmariMohammad of Puerto Rico, Jeffrey McElroy of Columbus, OH, Ervin M. Thomas, Jr. of Fairborn, OH, Sonja Gamble of Columbus, OH, Michelle Guthrie of Columbus, OH and Caroline Glover of Columbus, OH. She is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, friends and family may make donations to Aenon Missionary Baptist Church, Ohio Lions Club, King Arts Complex, Columbus Urban League, or Otterbein Senior Life in Kathleen's honor and memory.
