Martha Henry

Wednesday, October 8, 2003

DEXTER - Martha Elizabeth Henry, 73, formerly of Lilbourn, died Oct. 6, 2003, at the Cypress Point Health Care in Dexter.

Born Sept. 20, 1930, at Kennett to the late Elijah and Zula Ursery Masterson, she was formerly employed at Beverly Healthcare in New Madrid.

She was married to Felix Caruso, who preceded her in death. She later married Welton Henry, who also preceded her in death.

Survivors include: four daughters and two sons-in-law, Tammy and Victor Parks of Bernie, Phyllis Caruso of Niles, Mich., Brenda and Jack Phillipi of Paroda, Mich., and Venita Bishop of the state of Washington; one son, Phillip Robin Caruso of Freeport, Ill.; two stepsons, Chris Henry of New Madrid and Jimmy Dale Henry, address unavailable; four brothers, James Masterson and Bobby Masterson of St. Joseph, Mich., Clifford Masterson of Bridgeman, Mich., and David Masterson of Stevensville, Mich.; one sister, Patricia Spear of the state of Michigan; and 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6 p.m. Thursday at the Richards Funeral Home in New Madrid, where services will be at 10 a.m. Friday. The Rev. Maxwell Lewis, pastor of the Bernie Pentecostal Church, will officiate.

Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.