Sarah Henley

Sarah E. Henley, of Monticello, NY, died Wednesday, March 7, at Orange Regional Medical Center, after a long illness. She was 30.

The daughter of Marcus D. Henley and Sohnnie L. Best-Henley, she was born on December 17, 1981 at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. The family lived in Maryland, Arkansas, Texas, and Georgia before settling in Plainville, N.Y. Sarah attended primary school in Baldwinsville, N.Y.

She received an Associate of Science from Kent State University in Ohio and a LPN from Sullivan County BOCES. She worked as a nurse, most recently at The Recovery Center in Monticello.

She is survived by her daughter, Charlee E. Henley of White Sulphur Springs, NY; her parents, Marcus D. Henley and Sohnnie L. Best-Henley of White Sulphur Springs, NY; her sister, Charli M. Henley, of Somerville, MA; and her paternal grandparents, Dorothy E. Henley and Frank D. Henley, of Nederland, TX. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Roger L. Best and Ruby J. Pruitt.

The family would like to thank all those who cared for Sarah during her long illness. She will be missed.

Visitation will be Monday, March 12, 2012 from 6-8 PM in the Harris Funeral Home, West St. at Buckley, Liberty, NY.

Funeral services will be private.

Burial will be in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, White Sulphur Springs, NY, in the spring.

Memorial contributions in Sarah's name may be made to the Mental Health Unit of Catskill Regional Hospital, PO Box 800, Harris, NY 12742.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home West Street at Buckley, Liberty, NY. 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 www.Harris-FH.com