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Sylvia N. McHenry

Sylvia N. McHenry, 79, of Huntington, IN, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, at 11:45 a.m. at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Mrs. McHenry was a bus driver for the Huntington County Community School Corporation. She was a member of the Grandmothers Club and was active with the Senior Center and the 4-H dog club. She visited nursing homes and hospitals as part of a dog therapy group.

She was born March 31,1935, in Linton to Walter and Daisy Brinson Kirby.

Survivors include two sons, Richard (Debra) McHenry, of Huntington, and Stephen (Penny) McHenry, of Bippus; two daughters, Sheryl (Dan Reust) Arnold and Tammi Scott, both of Huntington; a sister Donna Tewalt, of Vincennes; nine grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

Calling is Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with a service following at 5 p.m., at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, Huntington. Rev. Steve Stull will officiate.

Memorial gifts may be made to the charity of the donor's choice in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN 46750.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com.