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Service measured not by GOLD,
          but by the GOLDEN RULE

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Helen B. Henshaw passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Danbury Senior Living, Wooster.

Helen was born at home in Chester Township on August 26, 1921, to J. Burch and Olive Lucille Ebright Wylie.  She married William S. Henshaw on January 18, 1945.  He preceded her in death on April 29, 2001.

Helen was a 1939 graduate of Chester High School and earned her degree in Home Economics from The Ohio State University in 1943.  She remained a loyal Buckeye fan, and enjoyed attending OSU football games for many years.

Helen was employed as an office assistant for Green Local Schools from 1969-1996.  She also managed the family farm’s egg and sweet corn business.  She was a member of the Smithville Mother and Yarn Clubs and also served as a 4-H advisor.  Helen was a long-time member of Wayne Presbyterian Church.

Helen enjoyed traveling and taking many trips both domestically and internationally.  She also remained active with golf, water aerobics and mowing her lawn.

Helen is survived by her four children: Tom (Pat) Henshaw of Smithville; Janet (Ben) Hickey of Sunbury; Joan (Ed) Millspaw of Austinburg, OH and Silverthorne, CO; Doug (Cindy) Henshaw of Wooster.  She is also survived by nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by her siblings: Portia (Morris) Oldham; Judson (Peg) Wylie; Kathleen (Tom) Henderson; Winifred (Wallace) Spotts; Ruth (Ed) McCracken.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, May2, 2023 at 11:00 AM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster with Pastor John Finn officiating.  Private family interment will be held in Wayne Presbyterian Cemetery.

Friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Those who wish may make contributions to Wayne Presbyterian Church, 7152 Burbank Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 or to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.

The family would like to extend special gratitude to Allison Graves for her years of friendship and compassion, and also to the excellent staff at Danbury Senior Living and Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare for their care of Helen.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com

20 Comments

  1. My sincerest sympathies to the family. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace.

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  2. Peace will come to your hearts and the Memories and Love will sustain you all.

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  3. So sorry for your loss

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  4. My sincere sympathies to the Henshaw family.

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  5. Tom & Pat, No matter what the age it’s always difficult to say goodbye to a parent. She was obviously well loved and see respected. My condolances. Marty (Wilson)Carney

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  6. my deepest sympathies for your loss

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  7. Thinking of you all as you miss Helen and remember her.

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  8. Helen brought many enjoyable moments and fond memories to the staff at Greene Middle School. Sorry for your loss.

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  9. What wonderful Wylie Family Reunions we had . . . and so often, Aunt Helen and Uncle Bill opened their home to all of us for them. For that, we are so grateful. It allowed cousins to keep in touch (we still do!), generations to share stories (that we will never forget!), and so much fun to be had. Our loss of Aunt Helen leaves our generation as the “now-oldest generation,” with VERY big shoes to fill. Thank you, Aunt Helen, for loving all your nieces and nephews!
    Tom, Janet, Joan, and Doug (and all Aunt Helen’s grandchildren & great-grandchildren!)–you are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Lynne [McCracken] & Handlee Vige

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  10. My sincere condolences. One of my favorite photos from 1922 is of five Wylie and three Ebright children, all dressed in their best with big bows in the girl’s hair. As children, I think the Wylies and Ebrights spent a lot of time together. My mother, Mildred Ebright Cutler, would talk about overnights spent with their Wylie cousins, and I know she enjoyed catching up with them throughout the years. I’ll be praying for your family as you get used to a new normal.

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  11. We extend our sympathies to the Henshaw family at this time. Joan we always enjoyed hearing the stories of your mom’s love for mowing the lawn! It seems like a silly thing, but she was clearly passionate about the upkeep of the farm as long as she was able to ride that mower! God Bless Her! Dennis & Sue Atkins

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  12. To Janet and the whole family I send my sincerest sympathy. Your mother lived a long and joyful life. You have so many memories of her to hold close to your heart. I always loved her smiling face at church. I don’t think I ever saw her upset or sad. Wonderful woman, full of dignity and love for her family and others.

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  13. Our deepest sympathies to the family. We have always thought so much of you all. Blessings and comfort.

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  14. You and your family have our deepest sympathy for your loss..God bless you all.

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  15. Tom, your mother was a sweet and kind lady who lived a full and wonderful life. My sympathies to you upon her passing. Such wonderful memories of her life.

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  16. So sorry for your loss, as I’ve told Doug no one will ever love you like your mom!
    You have my deepest sympathy and condolences.
    And I’m so sorry I missed the services.

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  17. Sorry for your loss with deepest sympathy. God be with all of you.

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  18. Sorry to hear about your Mom. You have our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies. Moms are special and so to are the special memories that you can pause and hold close.

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  19. I have fond memories of Mrs. Henshaw from when I was a student in the Smithville Schools. She was always so nice, especially to my younger brothers, who were always into mischief. Please except my condolences.

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  20. Cindy, I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mother. May you & your family feel God’s loving arms enfold you with His Love & Peace & Protection. God bless you, dear. Hugs & Love, Deb

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