Henrietta Marcella (Holman) Shingleton went to be with our Lord on Nov 12, 2019. She was born Feb 6., 1943 to Vester (Butch) and Bessie Holman in Peru, NE. Henrietta graduated High School in S. Haven, Ks. Her family spent many summers in Laramie, Wy., where her father pursued his master’s degree in Education. During that time, she fell in love with Wyoming and the mountains, and during one of those summers she met the love of her life Dennis Shingleton. They were married in Laramie 1961, and shortly thereafter went to Mountain Home, ID. where Dennis was stationed in the Air Force. Soon their first child arrived.
After Dennis’ Air Force service, he and Henrietta made their life and home in Laramie, WY. They raised three sons, a daughter, two nieces, and a nephew. Henrietta worked numerous part-time jobs while also being a full-time mother and homemaker. She was an excellent wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, cook, sports/activities coordinator, educator, teacher, patriot, camper, hunter and many other roles. Once her children were adults, she accomplished her dream, and finished her college education. She graduated from University of Wyoming in 1992 with degrees in Business Education and Sports Marketing, with an emphasis on education for athletics.
The daughter of a life-long football coach, she yearned to work with athletes, resulting in her service as Educational Mentor for the Wyoming Athletic Department for many years. Henrietta was credited with developing a specialized program specifically designed to promote educational advancement for Wyoming Cowboy athletes. Henrietta’s efforts and passion helped enable numerous student athletes to graduate in their field of study, many with honors. She was always a great fan of the Wyoming Cowboys, and continued to cheer on “her boys”, and all Wyoming athletes, throughout her life. She retired from UW in 2008. The “Pokes” players were always appreciative having “Big Mama”, as they called her, on the sidelines or behind the bench cheering them on.
Many others knew her as “Henri” or “High Country Lady”. Even after retirement, she continued to put others first, caring for and helping so many with their needs. She and her “Mountain Man”, Dennis, have enjoyed their children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren during retirement. Henrietta lived life to the fullest. She loved the beauty and splendor of Wyoming and its spectacular mountains. She will always be known by her family, friends, co-workers, and all the athlete’s lives she touched as someone who “made a difference” in this world!!
Henrietta is survived by her loving husband Dennis, son Lyle (Diane), niece Winona (John), daughter Verda (Scott), niece Celeste, son Tony, son Michael (Barb), nephew Shannon, brother Bob, sisters Verda, and Elizabeth, 12 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Services will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, 1270 N. 9th Laramie, Wy. Sat. Nov. 16, 2019, at 10:00 AM, with graveside services at Green Hill Cemetery at 11:30 AM, and reception to follow at Trinity Baptist church.
I cannot remember anyone who did not like her. Her exemplary personality and contagious smile left the most pleasant memories with me. As my secretary she excelled in every task she undertook and performed all her duties beyond reproach. I shall miss her.
Blessings and peace to the Shingleton family. We lived in the same neighborhood when our families were young and Mrs. Shingleton was always smiling! What a lovely person--she will truly be missed!
My deepest condolences to all of you. I was little the last time I that I saw Heinrietta but I remember her well. Our family sends prayers to you all in this time of healing!
Dennis an family, Condolences from our family to your family. The Hysongs Skip,Jackie,Larry,Kim,.
Dorothea Frank; Dear Shingleton family I grieve for you today and I grieve with you as you say your final goodbyes to such a beloved lady. Henrietta was definely one of a kind such a dear and trusted friend and such a help to so many. she was such a dear friend to me,so hard to say goodbye until we meet again at Jesus feet.You remain in my thoughts and prayers..
So sorry to hear of Henrietta passing. She was truly a blessing to the world around her and has left quite the legacy. I will truly cherish the memories I have of her and the poetry books she had given me to help encourage my writing. I know her passing has left a hole in all your hearts as well as so many others all over but especially Laramie. Blessings of strength and love to you all!
To the Shingleton family, your wonderful Henrietta, was a dear, dear friend . Oh how I wish I could be with you all today. Instead, I will remember all the times we cheered the South Haven Football team on, the many band and Glee Club trips, the sleepovers, the Sr. trip and so many other things that we did together and especially the celebration of 50 years with Dennis. Our friendship was a life long one, and I know that someday she and I will be cheering a football team on in heaven. RIP my dear, sweet, kind, funny friend. I love you and your family.
So sorry for your loss--our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
We wish we could gave known Henrietta, but we know her lovely Daughter Verda and beautiful granddaughter Danielle and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May peace be with you all Live Bill and Deb Gehringe.
To the family... May we offer our condolences, we are sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you. Marilyn Johnson and Paul Bernaski
To the Shingleton family, So sorry to hear of Henriettas passing. She was a great lady. May God surround you with healing light in your time of sorrow.
Had only knew you for short time. You were a Beautiful Person. Rest In Peace, Sweet Sister In-law Judge. James E. Autrand Ret