Elsie Mae Hensley
June 15, 1921 ~ December 17, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Elsie Mae Markham Hensley, 88, of London Rd., Asheville, died on Thursday, December 17, 2009, at St. Joseph Campus, Mission Hospitals.
A native of Transylvania Co., Mrs. Hensley was a daughter of the late Milas and Rojeanous White Markham. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hall James Hensley. She was a member of Sweeten Creek Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons, Jerry Hensley, of Lake Lure, and Bobby Hensley and wife Beverly, of Myrtle Beach, SC; sister, Lucille McCrary, of Brevard; seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service for Mrs. Hensley will be at 4:00 p.m. Sunday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Pierce officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends following the service on Sunday at the funeral home.
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I loved seeing her every week I will miss her smile when she would come in the store where I work. I know she is very happy in Heaven with her loved ones.
Dear Hensley Family:
Sending sincerest condolences to you all, especially Jerry and Bobby.
Having to give up your mother to her death is NEVER easy any time.
Wishing you God’s peace.
Sincerely,
Kay Tritt Davis
Dear Hensley Family of ‘Miss Elsie’, I just wanted you all to know what a honor it was to have a part in taking care of your Mom in her final days. When I read the passage of John 14 that afternoon, I feel that she heard me and I know that today she is rejoicing in Heaven. I know how hard it is to give up a loved one-but to know that she is with The Lord and that one day we will be with her is all we need to comfort us during this time of grief. I know that the Holidays will be extremely hard-but lean on The Lord-He is our hope in time of need.
Love to you all-Edna ‘Trouble’ Crowe, CNA-9-Stepdown, St.Joseph.
Dear Jerry, Bobby and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother at this most difficult time.
My Great Aunt Elsie and Uncle Hall hold a special place in my heart. They were both kind, loving, good Christian people whom were a gift to know.
I would travel with my grandparents, when they would visit from Michigan. I am Judy’s oldest daughter. Your mom and dad would always invite me to stay with them.
I have such fond memories of my childhood shared with them – walking up to the store, going to ball games, helping wash the car and taking care of the garden with Uncle Hall.
Your mother always spoiled me; taking me shopping, going to lunch with her and my Aunt Bernice, having her granddaughters come over to play, time spent watching her stories(soaps), I would get to sleep in her room and we would stay up talking into the night.
Most nights we sat out back, drinking lemonade or sweet tea- watching fire flies light up the night sky, the stars twinkle and the moon shine brightly.
I loved her laugh, smile and huge hugs. She will be greatly missed. I know the Lord has taken her Home, to be with your father, once again. Peace be with you. God’s blessing to your family.
Love, Vicki