This page is dedicated to a sweet and wonderful woman and a fun, energetic and beautiful dancer.  Patsy Henry also known as Lisanna. To the dance community she was a free spirited dancer and the owner of a costume store Salomes Tent. She touched the lives of everyone that knew her. I hope this page keeps her 'spirit' alive to those that knew her and to let others know that she was here. I want to have a page full of pictures, memories, quotes and stories so if you have anything you would like to share to add to this page please let me know.

We remember her as the lively and spirited woman we knew her to be.

I’ll never forget the first time I met her and bought my first costume and she performed for me doing her double veil routine. She was such a fun, full of life person. Wendy/Isis Aphrodite

Patsy Henry Patsy Anne Henry, 55, died Friday, March 20, 2009, at Lehigh Valley Hospice Center, after a 19 month battle with cancer. Born in Port Arthur, Tex., she was the daughter of Lawson and the late Angela Henry of Crowley, La. Patsy, earned a bachelors of science and a masters of science degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a MBA from the University of Manchester, England. From 1977 to 2005, she was employed by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. working in the areas of finance and human resources. In recent years, she was a computer consultant and also created Salomes Tent, supplying costuming and accessories to others who shared her passion for the art of belly dancing. As a gifted soloist and member of several professional dance troupes, Patsy (Lisanna) delighted audiences in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and California. She also taught belly dancing at Lehigh County Community College and the Jewish Community Center. Patsy's love of the performing arts extended to the Celtic harp. She also served on the boards of Mayfair and the Lehigh Valley Arts Council, and she was active in Big Brothers & Big Sisters. Survivors: Father; aunts; uncles; cousins and close friends. Services: Interment in Crowley, La.; memorial for Patsy in the Lehigh Valley will be posted at a later date. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions:  American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Published in the Morning Call on 3/26/2009

The Lehigh Valley has always had a tight-knit, friendly, and supportive belly dance community, and Patsy was largely to thank for that.  As the local vendor, she kept us all in touch and working together.   It's no surprise that at this time so many dancers are reaching out and wondering what they can do to help. Suzanne

Here are a couple of pictures of Pat with Aziza.  We had just had a great dinner and a lovely bottle of wine in Albuquerque and were enjoying a weekend together when Aziza performed and taught for Amaya. Andrea

I remember my first time performing, "away from home" at a different hafla.  I had to go by myself because I was filling in for a friend who couldn't make it at the last minute.  I was really nervous to be alone with knowing no one at the show.   Shortly after finding the dressing room - in came Patsy.  She was also performing that night.  It was so wonderful to see a friendly face.  Actually, we got to sit and watch most of the show together.  We hung out all evening & looked at the vendors as she said how nice it was not having to shlep all the stuff around once in a while!  I'm really going to miss times like that. Julie/Surayyah

Thank you Patsy for all your time and encouragement. Julie

We all will miss her very much. She was one wonderful lady. Shadia

Please also visit Tahya's tribute page for Patsy/Lisanna at www.tahya.com/Lisanna.html