Phylena Henderhan Meiser

Phylena Henderhan Meiser, 98, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Marietta Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born at Cow Run, Washington County, Ohio on December 17, 1911, a daughter of John Dennis and Ethel Smith Dennis and was the last member of a family of twelve.

In 1929, Phylena married Gerald Henderhan, who preceded her in death in 1961.  She and her husband lived on a farm on Jennings Hill where they enjoyed the farm life.

She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Betty Jane and 2 great grandchildren.

She is survived by 4 daughters, Ethel (Dyan) Martin Cunningham, Mary (David) Conley, M. Ann Mayer of Marietta and Marilyn Stobaugh of Matthews, MO.  Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.

In 1963 she was married to Leo Meiser, who preceded her in death in 1968. 

She was a past member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and had attended St Mary Catholic Church.

Funeral services will held 10:30 am, Monday, February 15th at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Father Michael Campbell officiating.  Burial will follow in Valley Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home starting 2pm Sunday until the service.  The family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 on Sunday