Shirley W. Hensley

Shirley W. Hensley, 83, who was born on February 15, 1932 and passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Shirley was a graduate of Lynn View High School in 1952 and was a member of Vermont United Methodist Church. One of her favorite things to do during her free time was to work puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac B. and Pearl Faulk Hensley; brothers, Charles Hensley and wife, Ruth; a sister-in-law, Dean McCoy Hensley. Shirley Hensley is survived by her brothers, Doyle B. Hensley, Wilbur R. Hensley and wife, Carlene, Joe R. Hensley and wife, Mary, Paul D. Hensley; her sister, Norma J. Hensley; aunts, Ida Harr and Ella Lane; 16 nieces and nephews along with several great nieces and great nephews. Calling hours will be held on Friday (January 22, 2016) from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport or friends may also call anytime at the residence. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday (January 22, 2016) at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Christie Taylor and Rev. Homer Roller, officiating. Music will be provided by Phyllis Gillespie. A graveside service will follow the funeral service on Friday (January 22, 2016) at Oak Hill Cemetery with Alan Hensley, Don Hensley, Tim Hensley, David Richardson, Jimmy Hensley, and Wendell Smith serving as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vermont United Methodist Church Love Meals, 1817 Bloomingdale Road, Kingsport, TN 37660. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Hensley family.