Obituary
Stella Ann Henry, 6, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on February 22, 2023 at her home. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 27, 2023 at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church, 130 NW Murray Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church. Burial at Lee’s Summit Cemetery following service. The family suggest in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Great Southern Bank, 300 SW Ward Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081.
Stella was born on January 23, 2017 in Lee’s Summit, MO. At six years old, Stella had a profound impact on everyone she met. Stella was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018, and instantly became a fighter. She inspired countless numbers of people, and approached everyday with fun, excitement, sass and zeal.
Stella attended Our Lady of The Presentation Catholic School, where her and her family are also Parishioners. Stella loved going to school, art projects, Disney princesses and the Avengers. She loved being surrounded by her loved ones. Stella particularly enjoyed music, dancing and singing along as loud as she could.
Stella is survived by her parents Corey and Ashley Henry, her brother Michael Henry, her grandparents Guy and Debbie Henry, Jeff and Diane Gaumer, and Brad and Sandy Cox, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who love her very much.
Arrangements by Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW 3rd Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816-524-3700
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My condolences to you and your family. Prayers of strength, understanding, and peace to you and your family as you prepare to lay your angel to rest and the days that lie ahead.
My heart is with you. I pray this sweet angel is free from cancers pain and suffering. What beautiful memories you have with this amazingly strong fighter! She’s gorgeous and always will be remembered for the precious sweet pea that she was. Sending so many hugs, love and many prayers for all of you.
Ashley, Corey, and Michael, There are no words, our hearts are so heavy for your sweet Stella. and your family We have prayed for Stella everyday since we learned of her diagnosis and our prayers will continue in the days, weeks and months ahead. Know that there were so many people who welcomed Stella into heaven with open arms. May God hold you all in the palm of his hands during this very difficult time. God Bless, Vicki, Chris, Bradley and Alex Mueller
Corey, Ashley and Michael – I am so profoundly sorry for your loss. Stella really was an inspiration and I always loved to see the smile on her face. All my love and prayers. Matt
Casey and I are so sorry for your loss, may God keep you all in the palm of his hand.our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
It is with deep sorrow, we send our utmost condolences for the loss of such a fighter as Stella.
Love, Bill & Frank
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find strength during this difficult time. With love,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I wish you peace during this time.
Sincerely,
The Watson Family
I believe Nico said it best on the drive home from school today, “I think Stella is in heaven running. No, she’s probably flying. And she has a lot of hair.”
God Bless all of you. And your precious Angel Stella.
I do wish I could be there. But I would have wished more to be there to meet Stella. I wish you strong minds for strong memories. I send you long distance hugs.
Our hearts are heavy for your loss. Stella is a special Angel who has left her mark on this who knew her. Our prayers continue for your family. May you feel the comfort of God’s embrace as you go through these difficult times.
I’m so sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter. May she be free of cancer & pain with the angels above. Prayers sent. 🕊
It’s just not anything a parent should ever have to endure. I hope your best memories of your sweet girl will hold you in comfort through this very difficult time. Much love to you all.
I have no words brother. Prayers from mine to all of yours. Love and light to you my friend.
My condolences to Stella’s family. I pray God gives you the strength you need in this difficult time.
Each day that I was able to see Stella her beauty made me smile. I could see how special she was as God’s child. Though i never personally met her I just knew she was a very loved by all who knew her. May God give you comfort for the loss of your blessed child.
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your precious girl:( God rest her sweet soul, and comfort her family.
Just know there are as many people waiting to welcome Stella into heaven as there are people here on earth to comfort you and your loved ones.
No words can convey the feelings of sorrow 💕
Sending healing prayers and comfort to you and your family during this extremely difficult time. I could always hear the love in your voice when you spoke of Stella. Our sincerest condolences for your loss.
Words fail to express my sorrow for the loss of precious Stella. Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to your family during this incredibly difficult time.
My heart goes out to your entire family. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child. Have peace that Stella is with God. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
We are both so sorry for your loss. Stella was loved by everyone who knew her. Prayers for strength and peace.
Keeping you and all your family in my thoughts and prayers. . Stella was such a ray of sunshine. You were blessed to have her in your life.
Liebe Ashley Corey und Michael unser tiefstes Mitgefühl für euren kleinen Engel, der von euch gegangen ist.
“Flieg hoch, du kleiner Schmetterling,
spanne deine Flügel weit,
bist jetzt vom Erdenleid befreit.
Ich weiß, du bist uns nur vorausgeflogen,
weil wir sehen wir uns wieder,
am Ende dann vom Regenbogen”
So sorry for the loss of your precious Angel, Stella. May God guide you through your sorrow!
My condolences go out to you and your family. Stella was such a sweet and inspirational girl that touched our hearts. She was so strong, and had a beautiful sass in her.
Corey, Ashley and Michael,
We are so sorry for your loss. Stella was a fighter and an inspiration to all that knew and loved her. Please accept our sincere condolences. And may God bless you and your family.
I went to school with Brad, and he has kept us updated on beautiful Stella from the beginning of her diagnosis.
My deepest condolences. I am praying for strength as each of you find your way through the coming days.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Ashley, Corey and Michael for your precious Angel little Stella.
I and my husband came to know about little Stella 4 and a half years ago when her Great Grandmother, Judy Cox shared with us about her Cancer issue. We have prayed for her each day and ask our dear Jesus to be with her for comfort and peace and he was. We never got to meet her but knew she was a very special child of God.
Ms Stella touched many people and children in her short life here on earth and will not be forgotten.
Jesus loved the little children and she is one that has now come to him to share again with many children on heaven.
Michael, I know you had a special relationship with your little sister.
I am sure and she will always be in your heart to recall those special memories. God bless you for being her special friend and brother.
God bless you all in the very difficult time you are going through.
Sincerely, Sue🦋🎶❣️🙏🦋🎶💞
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
In Stella I saw a powerfully inspiring and beautiful life. And your family has been an amazing example of poise, courage, and strength through pain and sacrifice. May God bless you all as she smiles at you.
Corey, Ashley & Michael,
We have absolutely loved getting to know your sweet girl Stella Ann. She was an incredible child & will be greatly missed by all. Praying for you in this incredible time of loss. I am sure she is singing & dancing in heaven. Probably helping other kids who have left their families way too soon.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Ashley, Corey, Michael and Debbie, please know so many thoughts and prayers have been with you and will continue as you navigate the coming days. I feel blessed to have gotten to know Stella and your family and witness your strength and love for each other.
Corey, Ashley, and Michael- I am so deeply sorry. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am truly so sorry. I am very grateful to know your family.
Our hearts are with you all for the loss of little Stella. No words can express our sadness from her passing. Such a precious soul she had for all those she loved and loved her. Love always Rod, Noreen and Frieda Nichols
Ashley, Corey and family- our prayers have been uplifted to Christ since we learned of Stella’s cancer. Her trials are over and she is in the loving arms of our Savior. God bless.
Words escape me every time I sit down to write. Matt and I both have very tender feelings towards Stella. She changed us just watching her and your family, close up and from afar, fight this battle and live and love all at the same time. Much love from Texas.
Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss and wish you moments of peace and comfort in the memories of your sweet angel. Where there is deep grief, there is great love. Sending prayers for strength and healing.
God Bless This Family Heaven sure gained a very special angel.
I am so proud to say we have one of her paintings hanging in our home. Will always cherish.
Corey, Ashley, and Michael: may God bless you and keep you strong during this time. No words will ever really help. Lean on thise who are supporting you now. ♥️
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Heaven gained a beautiful little princess. My family and I will be praying very hard for you all!
Corey and Ashley, I am KaTreasa’s sister, Kim.
I felt compelled to send this message in your unimaginable time of grief.
You have my deepest sympathy. I pray the Lord keep you and your family covered. I pray that, although Stella’s time here was brief, your cherished memories with her will begin to outweigh the grief.
I have never met you all in person, but through KaTreasa, I feel connected to your family.
Lord,
Please encircle Corey and Ashley in their grief. Cocoon them within Your Arms of Love, whisper heavenly truth into their souls and keep each fragment of their broken hearts safe. When we are in pieces your presence will keep us. So I lay them in Your strong Arms Jesus. Come carry them. Watch steadily over them day and night. May they come to know that their beloved child is safe with You.
Amen.
Dear Ashley, Corey and Michael and all your family. You surrounded Stella with love, care, compassion, joy, family, friends and all life could give her in her time here on earth. The loving arms of God and those who have gone before will carry her now. May God grant you peace in the days ahead. Stella will be forever remembered.
Our deepest condolences to the entire Henry family. Please know how loved you all are and how your precious little girl touched many lives near and far! May God bless you all! ❤️
Stella is a light of joy and love that will live on in my heart. We were always so happy to see Stella “driving” her car in front of our house on family walks, or her signature smile and wave every time she’d see us. It’s amazing to me, so incredibly humbling, to know that in a world of over the top flashiness and spectacle that one little girl could make such a difference in the lives of so many. We love you Henrys – we will miss you, Stella!
Liebe Ashley, Corey und Michael, wir senden euch unser aufrichtiges Beileid und beten für euch. Der kleine Engel ist jetzt im Himmel, zusammen mit allen unseren Familienmitgliedern die uns vorausgegangen sind. Wir senden euch viel Kraft und herzliche Umarmungen. Eure Familie aus Deutschland.
My heart is with all of you during this most difficult time. Stella made a terrific impression of love and goodness upon all who met or knew her. Much love to all.
Corey, Ashley & Michael-
My family and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Stella was such a fighter and had such courage. She has made such an impact on those around her and will continue to do so even now. God be with you and your family as you navigate the upcoming days. Continue to lean on those around you and reach out.
-Erin (Iseman), Matthew, Connor and Lucas Schmidt
I have never met your family, but I know Beth Ramirez and she posted about your sweet little girl. I just wanted to let you know that although I don’t know you- I am praying for you and your family. I know that to be absent from the body is to be present with Christ. I can’t imagine the pain you are going through but if it were to happen to me I know I would have comfort in hearing that my baby is with our Heavenly Father, her creator, and she is happily awaiting the day of your reunion in Heaven. I pray for you all to have comfort and peace and to know that many are praying for you.
You know we are thinking of you every day. Be strong, remember to take of yourselves at this time. Our very best to you all! Stella, take care love!