Mary Carolyn Henry, 66, of Batesville died Sept. 27, 2021.
She was born in Batesville to Paul K. Henry and Gloria Virginia (Southerland) Henry on Aug. 2, 1955.
Mary was a graduate of Batesville High School and Lyon College. While at Lyon College, she was a member of the Lassie’s Ensemble, which toured Europe on a USO tour. She was a freelance musician, doing radio jingles for several businesses throughout the state.
Her greatest joy was her children, Lindsey and J.K. She was and will forever be known as Grammy to her grandchildren, a name chosen with no surprise because of her incredible talent in music. Mary could listen to a piece of music and work it out in just a few minutes. Her singing voice delighted all who heard it.
One of her endearing qualities was her big heart and passion for those less fortunate. Her adventurous spirit led her on many travels. She drove 2 weeks to Alaska through the Yukon Territory as well as many musical road trips. She was formerly active in Batesville Community Theater and her talent has been carried on through her daughter and grandchildren.
Survivors include one son, James Lefler (Randall) of Searcy; one daughter, Lindsey Lefler (Laurence Cox) of Hillsboro Oregon; two sisters, Paula Terrell (Norman) of Batesville and Linda Wood (Gary Hawkins) of Batesville; one aunt, Kay Southerland; two nieces, Melita Pierce and Melanie Walsh; one nephew, William Wood, and five grandchildren, Lily Pounders, Jordyn Pounders, Logan Pounders, Hazel Lefler, and Ruby Lefler.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial services will be held Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville at 2:00 p.m.
A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
The family requests memorials are made to the Independence County Humane Society, 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, AR 72501.
