Class of 1949
1949 Maroon Spotlight
Verla Henry
Y-Teens ’46-’47, Red Hots ’46-’48, Red Hots Vice-President ’47-’48, Home Room Secretary ’46-’47.
1949 Graduation EditionPerry Daily Journal
A job after school is the immediate plan of Verla June Henry, 18-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irl Henry, 1106 Holly street.
Verla June was born in Holdenville, but has always attended Perry schools. She served as secretary-treasurer of the sophomore class in 1947, and took part in a ninth grade play while a freshman. She is a member of the Red Hots and Y-Teens, and in 1948 was vice president of the Red Hots.
Her favorite subject is English, and collecting foreign stamps is her hobby.
Verla June (Henry) Connelly
June 15, 1930 – September 15, 2001
Verla Connelly was the daughter of Irl Henry Sr. and the former Verla Oden. She was born June 15, 1930, in Holdenville, OK, and died Saturday, September 15, 2001, at her home in Perry, OK, at the age of 71.
A resident of Perry for 61 years, she was a graduate of Perry high school. She had worked as a housekeeper until she retired. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Perry, enjoyed quilting, was an avid bingo player, and an Oklahoma State University Cowboys fan.
Survivors are three daughters, Kasie Connelly Ledford, Broken Arrow, OK, and Toni D Connelly and Debbie S. Connelly, both of Perry, OK; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Irl W. and Hulda Henry, Perry, OK, Ron and Ethmer Henry, Odessa, TX, and Bob L. and Eva Henry, Walters, OK; one sister, Carmalita Austin, Troy, MI; one granddaughter, Lauren Ledford and one grandson, Brady Ledford, both of Broken Arrow, OK; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her parents and one brother, Don Henry, preceded her in death.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2001, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Buddy Hunt, pastor; officiating. Burial will be in Grace Hill Cemetery.