While a generation of Et Cetera Shop shoppers will remember Glennys Henry as a long-time volunteer, an earlier generation of Bluffton youth, now adults, will remember her as an elementary teacher.

She died Jan. 4, just shy of her 95th birthday. CLICK HERE for Glennys' obituary.

Glennys was passionate about helping those in need and giving of her time as often as possible, regardless of the cause.  

Her family said that this is a core belief shared by the Mennonite community, the community which she deeply embraced. 

When asked for words of wisdom during an interview several years ago, Glennys easily responded, ‘Everyone needs to find a way to serve.’  

In retirement she continued to enjoy her mission to serve. She tutored children, volunteered at Bluffton’s Et Cetera Shop, and made quilts for all of her grandchildren, a family tradition she carried on just as her mother had done so many years ago.

Her family was extremely important to her and she gathered them together as often as possible.  When they were not able to come to her, she would gladly go to them.