Josephine Marie Hendry, 91, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024 at Brookestone Meadows in Elkhorn, Nebraska. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 28, 1932 by parents Joseph and Mary (Arigo) Cocco. As an infant, Josephine was baptized at St. Philomena Church. As a teenager, she was confirmed in the Catholic faith at St. Philomena Church.
Josephine received her elementary education grade 1-8 through Omaha Public Schools. She completed her high school education at Omaha South High School.
Josephine had many hobbies. She loved hosting family and friends, gardening, camping, and volunteering.
Preceding Josephine in death are husband, Bernard J. Hendry; daughter, Mary Lousie Hendry; parents, Joseph and Mary Cocco; brother, Thomas Cocco; and niece, Tina Mancuso-Agerson.
Josephine is survived by children, Teresa (Ray) Mally, Rose (Chris) Johnson, Barbara (Don) Horton, and Gary Hendry; sister, Nancy (Frank) Mancuso; grandchildren, Michelle Mally, Christa (Mike) Kruger, Ray (Kathy) Mally, Amanda (Ted) Stessman, Christina Horton, Ashley (Adam) Feser, Tony Horton; 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. She loved her family deeply.
A special thank you to Brookestone Meadows administration and staff that took such wonderful care of Mom over the last four years.
Memorials are suggested to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
A visitation for Josephine will be held Friday, September 6, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, 5701 Center St, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. A funeral service will occur Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home.
Josephine will be laid to rest in Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park, 5701 Center Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106.
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