Phyllis Marie Henderson

Phyllis Marie Henderson, age 84 of Albia, died Monday, November 28, 2011 at Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Phyllis was born July 9, 1927 to Joseph and Frances (Molloy) McGinn in Weller, IA. She married Ernest "Ernie" Henderson on June 15, 1946 in St. Mary's Church in Weller. They shared 63 years together before his passing on June 18, 2009. Phyllis graduated from Lovilia High School, Class of 1945. Aside from being a homemaker, she worked at Chamberlains Manufacturing for 10 years, was in charge of housekeeping at Indian Hills Inn and White Buffalo for 20 years, and then Mom's Place, all in Albia. Phyllis enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre. She liked watching sports, going to her grandkids sporting events and Little League Baseball games, and also following Notre Dame. She liked the outdoors, going for rides in the car, and spending time on her front porch with family and friends. Phyllis is survived by 4 daughters, Rita Henderson of Altoona, DeDe Paris of Altoona, Jackie (Troy) Underwood of Albia, and Peggy (Pat) Graham of Albia; a son, Edward (Dianne) Henderson of Clive; 9 grandchildren, Susan and Beth Henderson, Kelli and Kari Paris, Bryan, Adam, and Andy Stephens, and Tommy Joe and Austin O'Leary; 6 step-grandchildren, Tyler, Cody, and Kyle Underwood, and Bruce, Dustin, and Alicia Graham; a great grandchild, Dacs; and 4 step-great grandchildren, Grant, Hannah, Breanne, and Ella. Phyllis is also survived by 4 brothers, Joe, Jim, and Dick McGinn and John Molloy; and 2 sisters, Barbara Chiafos and Dee Rosenbaum. Phyllis was preceded in death by husband, Ernie; parents, Joseph and Frances; a son, Tommy Joe; an infant daughter; and a sister, Betty Ann Unger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 2, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Albia; with Father Michael E. Volkmer, C.PP.S. officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Weller. Visitation will open at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Tharp-Winfield Funeral Home in Albia, with the family present from 6-8 p.m. A Rosary will be led by St. Mary's Altar and Rosary Society at 4 p.m. There will also be a Christian Wake Service led by Father Volkmer at 7 p.m. Thursday evening. Condolences may be left for the family at www.tharpfh.com.

Phyllis Marie Henderson

July 9, 1927 - November 28, 2011