Obituary of Barbara Jean Henryson

Barbara J Henryson, age 77, of Morgantown, died on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Mapleshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after living many years with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 7, 1942, to the late Lennart E. and Alyce Borthwick Henryson. Barbara was a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and earned a master's degree from New York University. She was an occupational therapist for most of her career in New York City and later moved to Morgantown where she worked for various agencies. Barbara is survived by her sister, Virginia Showers, two nieces, Patty (Mike) Ryan, Stephanie (Wes) DeBastiani, three great-nephews and one great-niece all of Morgantown. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite local nonprofit or the Alzheimer's Association. A graveside service will be held at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 1:00 PM with Pastor Chris Priestley of Crossroads Church officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.