Anna Kate McHenry (Katy)

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Biography: Anna Kate McHenry (Katy) was born on November 30, 1968. She died on September 10, 2016 at UAMS, where she received excellent care. She attended Westover Hills Nursery School, Forest Park Elementary, Stephens Intermediate, Pulaski Heights Junior High, and graduated from Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. She made many lifelong friends along the way. Determined to go to California, she went to Loyola Marymount College in Los Angeles. Deciding that California was not as interesting as she had imagined, she transferred to William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri, and then graduated from UALR with a degree in Studio Art. Later she studied Interior Design at UCA. Katy loved to travel. She was proud of her kayaking adventure with Outward Bound in Mexico. One of her favorite destinations was St. John. She loved road trips and was known to take off and drive cross country to visit a friend, to follow the Grateful Dead, or to find an adventure. She loved camping. She loved her dogs. She loved being an aunt. She was a free spirit, an artist, and a spiritual and creative soul. She is survived by her father, Robert McHenry and his wife Donna; her mother, Mary Lee Darr McHenry and her partner, Bill Sneed; her sister, Frances Caroline McHenry Carter and her husband Jimbo of Little Rock; her sister, Lisa Darr McHenry White and her husband Rich of Chevy Chase, Maryland; four nieces and nephews, Casey Clare Carter, Hannah Maureen White, Charles McHenry White and Lee Tucker White; and many loving friends. She is predeceased by her grandparents, Frances Clare and Percy Porter Darr and Pauline Dugger and Robert Moore McHenry Sr. of Conway, Arkansas. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 16 at 2 p.m. at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Memorials may be given to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, UAMS Arts Council, or the Pulaski County Humane Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(27)

Janet L Pollard

#27

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry to hear this. I remember Katy always smiling! My heart goes out to all of you.

Janet

Courtney Hall Murphy

#26

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I remember meeting Katy with Lisa when I was an awkward college freshman and thinking that she was so very glamorous and colorful and effortlessly cool. I am heartsick for your family's loss and sending my love and deepest sympathies.

Dan Stalnaker

#25

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Bob and Mary Lee,
I am sorry to learn of Katy's passing. I know that loss is beyond words. I can only hope that you may find some comfort in knowing that this wonderful, funny, beautiful girl that you lovingly raised, will always be deeply missed and sweetly remembered by the scores of lives and friends that she touched. She was exceptional without effort. She had her Mother's smile, kindness, grace and commonsense. She had her Father's sharp wit and sense of fearlessness. She parlayed those gifts into a life full of fun and adventure - making endless memories and countless friends along the way. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Jones Park

#24

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Fran & the McHenry Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Katy. I will always remember her kindness, laughter, and the beautiful sparkle in her eyes. My heart is holding the McHenry Family close.
Love-Lisa Jones Park

Becky Romig

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Bob and Mary Lee,
I am so shocked to hear this news of Katy. Please accept my sympathy and know that I am feeling your grief. I wish Julie and I could have gotten to know all the girls better but distance when growing up prevented that.
In case you don't know we lost Mom (June) on 12/6/13 from lung cancer. She fought it for 5 years until it won.
Take care and know I am thinking of all of you.
Becky Helms Romig

Barbara Levin

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear McHenry Family,
I am so saddened by the news of Katy's transition from the physical to the spiritual realm. I remember Banana Kate so fondly as her Fifth Grade teacher at Stephens Elementary. She had the most beautiful blue eyes and was artistically very creative. She also had a wacky sense of humor that would cause the class to crack up.
Many years later my son, Michael Levin, was at Central High with Katy and in a couple of classes together. Both Katy and Michael were November birthdays.
There are really no words of comfort or wisdom I can offer you. I merely wanted to let you know I never forgot her. Some students just leave that kind of mark, Katy was one of them.
Barbara D Levin

Betty McLeod

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Deepest sympathy in your loss of Katy. She was a joy to know.

Catherine Gregory

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Though it's been many years, I have such fond and fun memories of growing up as neighborhood playmates with Katy, Lisa and Fran. Christmas caroling from your warm and welcoming home stands out the most :)
I know this is a heartbreaking time for your family and for all who've lost Katy. Wishing peace and serenity to all and sending so much love.

Connie Grace

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bob and Donna, I remember Katy and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Connie Grace

Michael Shreeve

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts and prayers all of you in the McHenry familu- and all those affected by this loss. I hadn't see Katie since high school, but I remember fun times in the old neighborhood. So very sad to hear the news. I wish you all peace and strength through this time. We will all eventually see each other again!

Kathleen Wilson

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Fran, so sorry to hear of your loss. Sisters are special and I'm sure you miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.

Jeff Hankins

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sad to hear about Katy and offer my condolences to the family. She and I worked together for many years at Arkansas Business.

Lesli Hugg

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Fran, you and your family have weighed heavily on my heart since I heard of the loss of your precious sister. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness. We are thinking of you. Best....

Roy Henderson

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

She was always a kind person fomer Pulaski Heights and Little Rock Central. Praying for the family

Gail Faulkner

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We were so saddened to hear about Katy. We have many fond memories of her as a little girl living on Waverly. We will be thinking about all of your family in the days ahead.
Gail Faulkner
Gary and Margaret Faulkner

Lee "Taylor" Norris

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My condolences to the family. May God comfort you through this difficult time . I remember Katy from our years at Pulaski Heights and Central High. She was always so nice and kind to me. Katy seemed to have a gentle spirit. My God meet you at the gates with wide open arms. Not goodbye just see you later!

Lee A. "Taylor" Norris

Lida Gregory

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Heartbroken to hear of Katy's passing. Our family is holding you in our thoughts, and sending peace to your hearts. My love goes with each and all of you.

Sonya and Mark Murphy

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Fran and Family:

Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time and moving forward.

Love and prayers,
Sonya and Mark Murphy

Jenifer Martin

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Lisa, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you much love from across the miles. -Jen

Kathi Jones

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Fran, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your sister Katy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Elizabeth Polk Barzizza

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am deeply saddened to hear about Katy. Many prayers for the McHenry family.

Rev. Robert Lowry

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My deepest condolences to all of Katy's family and friends. You are all in my prayers.

Jason Harper

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I knew Katy since JR. High School, and well till about 15 years ago where I lost track of her but I like to think we were still good friends, I miss seeing her she was always happy to see me.

Armistead Reasoner

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My condolences to Katy's family. I'm at a loss for words...unbearable and grieving.

Stephen Spies

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Katy will be sorely missed. But I am so glad I had the opportunity of knowing her. My sincere condolences to the family.

Andrea Dixon

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You have my deepest condolences. Please know that we are thinking of your family at this most difficult time.

Karen Erren

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so, so sad to hear this. I have wonderful memories of growing up next door to "the McHenry girls" and Katy was a special friend for many years. I remember roaming the Heights, playing statue in the Haley's grass, sleepovers and late night toilet paper rolling, kickball on the world's steepest hill, forts and tree houses. So many good times. I am sending peace and love to my friend, Katy. And to Mary Lee, Bill, Bob, Fran, Lisa and the rest of the family--hugs and comfort to each of you.

Anna Kate McHenry (Katy)

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