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Shirley Hensley Obituary

Shirley Ann Hensley

March 7, 2025

ROGERSVILLE - Shirley Ann Hensley, age 85, of Rogersville went to be with the Lord suddenly on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Holston Valley Hospital. She was a member of Van Hill Freewill Baptist Church.

She was a waitress for many years in Rogersville at the Orange Bowl and The Steak House. She was a loving wife, mother and caregiver to all of her family.

She is preceded in death by her son, Danny Earl Hensley; parents, John and Nannie Rose; 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Sammy Hensley; daughter, Sandra Sizemore (Mark); 4 sons, James Roy Hensley, Bobby Joe Hensley (Lisa), Billy Ray Hensley (Kim) and Tommy Allen Hensley (Elizabeth);,2 granddaughters, Jessica Hensley and Emily Sizemore; 4 grandsons, John Hensley, Josh Cutshaw, Samuel JD Hensley, and Ian Sizemore; 2 great grandchildren; sister, Mildred Hensley; brother, Danny Bruce Rose (Patti); several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday (3/14/25) at Christian-Sells Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 pm in the Chapel with Rev. Pete Smith Officiating. Graveside services will be 12:00 pm Saturday (3/15/25) at Kite Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com.

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Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Mar. 10 to Mar. 12, 2025.

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