Jane Henry

Jane Laverty Henry died at the age of 76 on December 26, 2009 surrounded by family and friends. Born on February 25, 1933 in Frankfort, Indiana to Virginia and Robert Laverty and had one brother, Robert, all of whom predeceased her. Jane graduated from Frankford High School as class valedictorian in 1951. She earned a B.A. in English from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL in 1955 and an M.A. in Education from Columbia University in 1958. At Rollins, Jane's natural leadership skills and passion for sports and community involvement were evident in her extracurricular activities: She was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, the Key Society, Community Services, the Fiesta Committee, Student Council, Social Rules Committee, French Club, and was a cheerleader. She also served as Libra President, senior class Secretary, and was the editor of both the newspaper and yearbook. Jane married the love of her life, John Talbot Henry, Jr. on December 22, 1961. They lived in Vista Farms near Westchester, PA until 1979 when they moved to Altamonte Springs, FL. Jane worked as special assistant to the Vice President of Development at Rollins College until she retired in 2000, and enjoyed serving in volunteer leadership roles with the Winter Park Autumn Art Festival. Jane was an avid sports fan, supporting the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, and 76ers. She became an Orlando Magic fan when the team launched in 1989. She was also a vocal supporter of the Florida Gators. She loved vacationing with her family in Maui, especially in the winter when she was able to watch the Humpback whales migrate from Alaska to the warm waters of Hawaii. She was an ardent member of the Pacific Whale Foundation. Words cannot convey everything she accomplished and the warm, caring, loving demeanor she always exhibited to everyone she met. She will be greatly missed by her family and legions of friends. Jane is survived by husband Talbot, their three children, one daughter-in-law, and four grandchildren: Leslie Henry of Newtown Square, PA; John III and Pam Henry of Allen, TX and their children JT IV, Sarah and Ryan; Rob Henry of Altamonte Springs, FL and his son Logan; and sister-in-law Gloria Laverty of Frankfort, IN. In lieu of flowers the family suggests Jane be remembered with a contribution to the Hospice of the Comforter, 595 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, Rollins College , Winter Park, FL. or the Pacific Whale Foundation, Maui, Hi. Arrangements entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory 9001 N. Orlando Ave. Maitland, FL 32751, 407-695-CARE (2273)

Jane Henry

February 25, 1933 - December 26, 2009