Madilene M. Henry

Madilene was born on March 23, 1942 in Licking Creek, Juniata County, the daughter of the late Earl and Mae (Dunn) Zimmerman. On July 2, 1961, Madilene married her late husband, Dale E. Henry, with whom she was blessed with over 60 years of marriage before Dale’s passing in 2022.

In the years that followed their union, the couple blossomed from a family of two into a family of many. She is survived by her children, Sharon Miller and husband Dennis, Wendy Kirk and her late husband, Steve, Ken Henry and wife, Michelle, and Angie Dunn and her husband, Darrin. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Mandy Martin and husband, Justin, Cory Miller and wife, Nykki, Chad Kirk and wife, Teagan, Caleb Kirk, Brittany Casner and husband, Nicholas, Benjamin Dunn and wife Gloria, and Courtney Bogar and husband Lars; eight great-grandchildren, Madison Reinecker and husband Joshua, Christopher Martin, Joshua Martin, Rory Kirk, Colton dunn, Cameron Dunn, Marshall Bogar, and Emersyn Casner. Madilene is further survuved by her sister, Cookie Junod and husband Robert, her sister-in-law, Doris (Henry) Armstrong, and many generations of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Madilene is proceeded in death by three brothers, Marlin Zimmerman, Art Zimmerman, and Glenn Zimmerman, and one sister, Esther (Zimmerman) Brackbill.

Madilene was a 1960 graduate of Juniata Joint High School in Mifflintown.

Following her marriage, she embraced the role of housewife, raising her children and arguably her husband alike. She was a member of St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and Maple Grove Sunday School. Madilene spent countless hours on her porch enjoyinh the perks of Licking Creek Valley, namely watchiong the manymigratory birds that passed through. The proch often fell quiet when a hummingbird perched on the feeder, a feeder meticulously maintained. The family and friends that frequented the porch learned not to startle these small birds, and in that same manner, Madilene taught us some her most valuable lessons – to hold stoll for just a moment, to find peace in simplicity, and to enjoy life’s smallest blessings. We will remember Madilene as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; a kind sister and aunt; a constant friend and reassuing voice. She proudly celebrated every achievement, every sporting event, every concert, every graduation, every friendship, every marriage, and every birth.

Madilene’s funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. to be held at St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8489 Licking Creek Road, Mifflintown with Rev. Richard Adams officiating. There will be a viewing prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at the adjoining St. Stephens’s Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Madilene’s memory can be made to Maple Grove Sunday School,

Creek road, Mifflintown, PA 17059.

Online condolences and tributes can be shared with the family at www.brownfuneralhomesinc.com.