HENRY, Paula Jean (Forsyth) - b. July 15, 1933 - d. March 15, 2019

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Paula Jean Henry, age 85, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away at her home on March 15, 2019.  She was born on July 15, 1933 in Howard, Kansas to Allen and Bessie (McKirahan) Forsyth.

Paula grew up on her parents' farm near Howard, Kansas and graduated in 1951 from Howard High School.  She graduated from Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1955.  In 1954, she married Miles Henry.  Together they had three children, Dart, Dana, and Debi.  They later divorced.

Paula began her teaching career at Larned High School in Larned, Kansas where she taught Physical Education.  The following year, she taught at Winfield High School in Winfield, Kansas.  She started the Art Program at Marion High School in Marion, Kansas where she taught for 8 years.  During this time, the family traveled and sang in many churches in the area.

In 1978, she moved to Anderson, Indiana where she taught for 17 years.  Being a gifted artist, she received her Master's Degree in Art Education from Ball State University in 1984.  After retiring, Paula moved to a cabin on the lake in Council Grove, Kansas where she lived for 8 years where many family memories were made.  In 2001, she moved to Winfield, Kansas where she enjoyed being close to family and 15 years of substitute teaching.

Paula's life has been centered around Jesus and fulfilling His will.  She accepted Jesus when she was 14 and always strived to show His love.  Her desire has always been to see everyone come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.  She dearly loved her family and her many friends.

Paula is survived by her son, Dart (Zita) Henry; her daughter, Dana (Thane) Mettling; her brothers, Don (Diana) Forsyth and Charles (Jodi) Forsyth; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Debi Henry; and her brother, Ken Forsyth and his wife, Joanne.

A Celebration of Life service was held on March 23, 2019 at Grace Pointe Assembly in Winfield, Kansas.  Graveside services followed at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, Kansas.  Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Pointe Assembly and sent in care of Shelley Family Funeral Home, 803 Loomis Street,  Winfield, Kansas 67156 who were in charge of arrangements.

(taken from the Shelley Family Funeral Home website)