IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Johanna E.

Johanna E. 'Oma' Henry Profile Photo

'Oma' Henry

Oct 4, 1939 — Dec 28, 2023

Obituary

Mass of Christian Burial for Johanna E. "Oma" Henry will be at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Philip Seeton, Pastor officiating.

Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

The family will greet friends from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. in the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel.

Johanna E. Henry, lovingly called "Oma" by all who knew her, died Thursday, December 28, 2023 in Lawton, surrounded by her family at the age of 84. Johanna was born October 4, 1939 to Josef and Therese (Fries) Pamler in Marktredwitz, Germany.  She married Jim Henry in her hometown on March 21, 1963.  She accompanied her husband during his Army career while raising five boys. Johanna was active in her husband's unit wives' club coordinating trips and various social activities.  Her efforts earned her many certificates and letters of appreciation from unit commanders. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the parish Ladies Guild, serving numerous terms as treasurer, and as vice president and president.  She also served several years as the chairperson of the very successful annual Christmas Bazaar, raising money for the parish and many local charitable organizations.

She is survived by her husband of the home, five sons and three daughters-in-law:  Frank Henry of Norman, Oklahoma, John Henry and wife Teea of Lawton, Oklahoma, David Henry of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Pat Henry and wife Jane of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Brian Henry and wife Lynn of Lawton, Oklahoma and eleven grandchildren – Allison, Meaghan, Michael, Taylor, Kaylie, Alec, Caitlin, Jack, Brock, Lauren and Erin, five sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law:  Mary Stewart of Seaford, Delaware, Ann Herkert and husband Emil of Whippany, New Jersey, Barbara Swecker of Alexandria, Virginia, Peg Henry and Claire Henry of Framingham, Massachusetts, nine great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and special family friend, CD Ward and wife Anna.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Max Pamler and wife Erika and two brothers-in-law, Doug Stewart and Ed Swecker.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church Building Fund, 1010 NW 82nd St. Lawton, OK 73505.

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