Learie Kathryn Knight Henry,83, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at her home.
A graveside service will be held Monday, November 25 at 11:00 a.m. in Panorama Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dottie Holden officiating.
Learie was born March 29, 1941 in Front Royal, Virginia, daughter of the late Louise Hockman Eaton and Franklin Isaac Knight.
Learie drove a school bus for Warren County Public Schools for nine years, then worked at Farmer Jack grocery store where she retired after 16 years.
Learie was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her three children, Mickey Henry, Alisa Polk and Jerry Henry (Debbie), all of Front Royal, Virginia; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and her sister-in-law, Esther Knight who was like a sister to her.
Learie was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, Russell Henry, who was the father of her children; her siblings, Franklin Lee Knight and Helen Virginia Andrews; her grandson, Travis Aaron Henry; and a daughter-in-law, Mary Henry.
Special thanks to her grandson, Jerry Lee Henry, Jr., and Hollie McLendon for their loving care during her illness. Thanks also to Blue Ridge Hospice for their care and support.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Unit #405, Winchester, VA 22601.
I love you Doodle! It was such an honor to care for you these past few months. I will treasure all the heartfelt talks, advice, and just the over all love you gave me, your grandson and 2 great grandchildren. To know you was to love you and I’ll hold these memories close to my heart for a life time.
Sympathies to the families and prayers for comfort and peace.
I worked with Learie at Farmer Jack. We had so much fun in the grocery business back then. She was a joy to work with and left many memories I’ll never forget.
May you rest freely and peace and hugs to your family.
Alisa, it broke my heart reading of your mom’s passing. It came as a shock to say the least. I am truly sorry for all your pain. Your mom was a beautiful lady and you are just a younger version of her. I had no idea that Learie and I share the same Year and Month Birthday. I pray that you, your brothers, and family will find comfort in the love and support from all that love you. God bless.
Hugs and love.