Edith Mae Henry

July 19, 1935 - February 19, 2018

Edith Mae Henry, age 82 of Roselawn, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 19, 1935 in Indiana to Edward and Arvesta (Cox) Criswell, both deceased. Edith graduated from Mt. Ayr High School, Class of 1953. On November 21, 1953 she married the love of her life, Carlyn Henry in Thayer, IN. He preceded her in death on April 9, 2016. Edith worked for Baker & Taylor Book Distribution doing data entry for over 10 years. She was a member of the Woman’s Auxiliary for American Legion #238 and enjoyed camping. Edith is survived by her children: Tama Ritchie of Thayer, IN; Toni (Michael) Palm of Grovertown, IN; 4 grandchildren: Brandon Biggs, Bethanie, Michael, and Melanie Palm; 7 great grandchildren: Sunshine, Starla, Noah, Micah, Mathew, Waylon, and Mariah; and sister, Audrey Hutchison. Edith was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Terri Radtke, grandson, Jason Biggs, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Friends may call at Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte, IN from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, February 23, 2018. A funeral service will be held at the mortuary on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Derald Ailes officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Woman’s Auxiliary #238. To share a memory with the Henry family, please visit www.jacksonfuneral.com