Ada was initiated into Rho Chapter at Hanover College in 1937. She served on Phi Mu’s National Council from 1964 - 1966 as the Collegiate Finance Director, then as Collegiate Vice President from 1968 - 1972 and as National President from 1974 - 1978. After serving two terms as National President, Ada was immediately elected to the position of Phi Mu Foundation President, serving in that capacity from 1978 - 1984. She was one of only two National Presidents to preside over both the Fraternity and the Foundation.

In 1986, she established the Ada Martin Henry Family Fund. The fund supports the Foundation’s scholarship charm program which annually recognizes collegians who have attained a 4.0 GPA. Ada was named honorary chairman of the Steering Committee for the Campaign for Phi Mu in 2001.

The Foundation wing at Phi Mu National Headquarters is dedicated to Ada and Harry Henry, her husband of 60 years who predeceased her in 2002. Both graduated from Hanover College where a lecture room is dedicated in their name.

Ada is survived by her two sisters, Ruth Ward and Jean Marshall, Ρ; three children, Beth Gray, Ρ, Barbara Bowen and Tom Henry; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

“Ada made an excellent President. Nothing stayed on her desk for long– replies were immediate. She maintained a good rapport with collegians and at the same time handled weighty business matters with skill.” – Annadell Lamb, ΔΑ, National Council Member, 1964 - 1974; Foundation President, 1986 - 1992.

“Ada was an easy person to work with. She was direct and clear in what course she wanted to follow. She was always positive, she could see the big picture and she would look for the benefits in any situation.” – Claudia Nemir, ΗΑ, Foundation President, 1998 - 2004.

“Ada was always an inspiration to me and such a caring person.” – Beth Monnin, Ρ, Vice President Communications and Extension, 2002 - 2004; Vice President Alumnae 2004 - 2006.

“Ada was such a very real person, lady, Phi Mu and friend. I miss her already.” – Lynn Bernthal, ΑΚ, National President, 1990 - 1994.

“Ada was a quiet presence with great knowledge and strength. When she was Collegiate Vice President, the Chapter Consultants loved her and called her ‘Aunt Ada.’” – Mary Jane Johnson, ΓΔ, National President, 1998 - 2002.

Phi Mu Foundation is accepting gifts in memory of Ada Martin Henry and her service to Phi Mu. Donations may be made online at www.phimufoundation.org or by contacting Melinda Weaver at mweaver@phimu.org or 770-632-2127.