Judy Ann Henley, age 73, went to be with the Lord peacefully at her home on August 26, 2026, after a long battle with systemic scleroderma.

She was a compassionate woman of strong Christian faith who had a heart for the lost, the sick, and the hungry. She loved travelling all over the world during her retirement and enjoyed experiencing God’s beautiful creation.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Florence, Mississippi, where she sang in the choir and volunteered in the church food pantry. She was a passionate musician. She was a soprano vocalist and played the Mountain Dulcimer. As a high school student, she was asked by her choral director to sing for the internationally known opera singer and Mississippi-native, Leontyne Price. Ms. Price marveled at her voice and strongly encouraged her to pursue music.

She married the love of her life, Travis S. Henley, on May 19, 1973. Her greatest joy was the Lord and her family.

She is survived by two loving sons, Eddie (Vickie) Henley of Oxford, Mississippi and Matt (Amy) Henley of Pearl, Mississippi; four cherished grandchildren, Olivia, Isaac, Declan and Micah; a sister, Francis Gintz; sister-in-law, Glenda Henley Weems; and brother-in-law, Dan Henley. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Travis S. Henley; her parents, Edward Charles Herr II and Inez W. Herr; her brother, Edward Charles Herr III; her sister, Ellen McCowin, and her father-in-law, Charles Haven Henley.

A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Monday, August 31 at First Baptist Church of Florence, Mississippi. Visitation will be held Sunday night, August 30 from 5-8 pm at First Baptist Church, Florence, Mississippi. She is to be laid to rest in the Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery in Mantee, Mississippi.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made to the First Baptist Church Florence Food Pantry.