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With the heaviest of hearts, we wanted to let you know that after a long, productive and adventurous life, Mary E. Henley (our Mother, "Nannie") passed-away peacefully with Family by her side and only two weeks shy of her 98th Birthday. She was lovingly cared for and comforted by her eldest son Tom and his Family for several years prior to her passing and to whom we all owe a great debt of gratit... more
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Michael Henley Born in Birmingham, England May 13, 1924 Mary Elizabeth Wright was preceded in death by her three brothers John, Peter, and David and her husband Thomas E. Henley. Here, Mary is riding with her brother, (Uncle Pete) at the beach in 1928.
Michael Henley Mary was the third child born to Beatrice and Thomas Wright (shown here in 1944).
Michael Henley A Primary School portrait of Mary at age 7 or 8 (Birmingham, England).
Michael Henley Mary's Nursing School portrait from London's St. George's Hospital at age 17. This is where Mary trained and served as a nurse during WWII and the London Blitz.
Michael Henley An early passport photo after WWII, prior to Mary's emigration to North America.
Michael Henley Mary continued her nursing career and eventually settled in Southern California initially working at both St. Luke's and Huntington Hospital in Pasadena.
Michael Henley Mary celebrates her 32nd "surprise" Birthday with family and friends.
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Michael Henley While attending a local adult Spanish class in South Pasadena, Mary met, began her romance, and later married Thomas E. Henley (Dad) in a small ceremony at Grandpa's ranch in San Dimas, California.
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Michael Henley Mary and Tom bought their first home in Huntington Beach before resettling in Pasadena, California.
Michael Henley Mary and Tom enjoying friends and neighbors in Huntington Beach.
Michael Henley Tom shown here on a family trip to the UK in 1965.
Michael Henley Mary and Tom welcome their first child, Thomas.
Michael Henley Mary and Tom welcome their second child, Michael.
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Michael Henley Mary and several of her nursing colleagues began to develop a knowledge-sharing forum for school nurses around the world. It would become known as School Nurses International. www.schoolnursesinternational.com
Michael Henley Since then, Mary and SNI have organized and attended bi-annual conferences throughout the world which continues as part of her legacy.
Michael Henley Mary and Tom celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary.
Michael Henley Tom (Dad) passes-away in April and Mary welcomes her first grandchild, Lauren in July.
Michael Henley Mary retires as Health Services Coordinator of Mountain View School District.
Michael Henley Mary welcomes her second grandchild, Colleen.
Michael Henley Mary welcomes her third grandchild, Michael. Also shown here with granddaughters, Colleen and Lauren.
Michael Henley Mary traveling and visiting with Family in the UK.
Michael Henley Mary visiting with two of her brothers in England, Peter and David.
Michael Henley Mary receives a Lifetime Achievement Award from the UK Health Services Association during a School Nurses International Conference in London.
Michael Henley Mary enjoying her time with Family.