Jennie Hensley

Jennie Hensley, 86, of Marion, North, Carolina, passed away Friday morning, July 10, 2020, while at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Born and raised on a farm in Yancey County, North Carolina, she was born on May 06, 1934 to the late Ragan Fender and Zora Pate Fender.

Mrs. Hensley loved flowers and tending to her garden. She enjoyed visiting churches and frequently visited the Old Fort Church of God. She will be remembered as a one of a kind lady with a feisty personality.

Those left to cherish her memories include five children, Pam Strickland (Harmon), Betty Carmack, James Hensley (Deb), Brenda Henning, and Ed Hensley; four grandchildren, Brandy Strickland, Billy Strickland (Erica), Ryan Hensley (LeeAnn), and Tyler Hensley (Morgan); one great grandchild, Lucy Maria Strickland; one brother, Tommy Fender; and two sisters, Judy Ledford and Genevie Phillips, who was her twin.

A private entombment will take place at McDowell Memorial Park.