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1925 - 2013
 PHYLLIS ANN MADDEN HENSLEY, 87, of Huntington, died peacefully at home after a short illness. She was born June 16, 1925, in Huntington, W.Va., to Thomas W. Madden and Estelle Topping Madden. Phyllis was a member of the Order of Eastern Star #95 of Barboursville. She was retired with 25 years of service from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Gordon William "Juke" Hensley Jr., in 2005. She is survived by five children, Stephen (Brenda) Hensley of Ona, Gary (Cathy) Hensley of Barboursville, Beverly (Mike) Dawson of Barboursville, Nancy Poe and Jenny (Curt) Thompson of Huntington. Also surviving her are 12 grandchildren, Scott (Sheila) Hensley of Raleigh, N.C., Shannon (Chuck) Grabowski of Chapel Hill, N.C., Missy (Greg) Anderson of Monroe, Ga., Phillip Hensley of Portland, Ore., Patrick Hensley of Barboursville, Brooke (Allen) Gilmore of Culloden, Kacie Dawson of Huntersville, N.C., Alison (Bryan) Tatum of Raleigh, N.C., Lauren Poe and Chelsea Poe (and fiance' Zach Goad) of Huntington, Amanda (Gary) Dressman of Hilliard, Ohio, and Andrew (Lauren) Thompson of Huntington. Also surviving are 15 great-grandchildren, Sterling, Stone and Sierra Hensley, William, Jonathan, Anna and Owen Grabowski, Tristan Hensley, Alexandria Dawson, Jaxson, Jett and Hensley Reece Tatum, Marley Poe McComas, Liam and Luke Dressman; special cousins, Linda Hensley, Mary Ann Coalson, Joann Booth and Chloe Aluise; special nieces, Sharon Raymond, Derona Geiger and Kelly Mesh of Michigan; and numerous other cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and "her other boys," David Astle and Peter File. Phyllis (aka Mamaw Pip) greatly enjoyed all her family around her, gardening, canning and cooking. She recently was saved in January of this year and was excited about waking up in heaven. She will be sadly missed. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Bill DeMoss. Entombment will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Pallbearers will be Peter File, David Astle and grandsons Scott Hensley, Patrick Hensley, Andrew Thompson and Chuck Grabowski. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV, 25709 or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Kentucky/West Virginia Chapter, 1941 Bishop Lane Suite 108, Louisville, KY, 40218. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 8 condolences.
Pastor John Mason
Friday April 26, 2013 at
11:34 AM
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I only met your mother/grandmother twice - once at her home in Pea Ridge and at Duke when Chuck and Shannon were wed. You have always been precious to me, and I have been praing for you since I heard of Mrs. Hensley's passing.I was unable to be with you for the Service, ecause of responsibilities in Nitro and South Charleston, but I will always cherish your friendship. My own mother died on December 18, 2012, at age 100, so I now know first-hand what it is life. Love Pastor John Mason
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Ruth Adkins Flint
Thursday April 25, 2013 at
11:40 PM
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Nancy and Jenny...I am so sorry for your loss. Lean on each other and care for each other as your mother would have
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Chad McComas
Thursday April 25, 2013 at
9:56 PM
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So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Lou & Margie Singer
ls.sing03@gmail.com
Wednesday April 24, 2013 at
11:31 PM
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We were glad to hear that she had been saved. She was an important part of our lives and was there for Mom when she needed her. Lets hope that they are not causing too much trouble, but having a ball in Heaven!
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Tom Sharp
Wednesday April 24, 2013 at
8:12 PM
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So sorry for your loss, but glad to hear of her new life in Christ. The liveliness at the funeral home tonight was a testament to the warmth of your Mom's friends and your family. There is strength in the joy of a family.
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Stephanie Call
teteshell@bellsouth.net
Wednesday April 24, 2013 at
10:53 AM
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I am so sorry for the loss of a mother,grandmother,a friend, an aunt. Pip will be missed by all who knew her.... Love you all..
Love Stephanie
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Brenda Price (Moore)
brendaprice96@hotmail.com
Wednesday April 24, 2013 at
10:36 AM
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To the family I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Robin Belcher Ash
Wednesday April 24, 2013 at
9:26 AM
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You mom was a real benefit to me when I first started out at the Corps of Engineers. She is one of the few people in RM that spent time to help me and allowed me to move forward in my career. Nancy and Jenny and all the family, my thoughts are with you at this time of loss and rejoicing in your mom.
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