October 22, 1932 - July 22, 2024
Dorothy Fay Hensley, born on October 22, 1932, in La Feria, Cameron County, Texas, to Harry and Mary Bell, passed away on July 22, 2024, in Mabank, Texas.
Dorothy married Rev. Kenneth C. Hensley on June 2, 1952, and together they raised five children. Her husband served as the Reverend of Central Baptist Church, where Dorothy dedicated over 50 years of her life to teaching and praying for hundreds of children in Sunday school classes.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mary Bell; her beloved husband, Reverend Kenneth C. Hensley; her daughter, Anita Hensley Schwartz; her brother, Bill Bell and his wife, Betty; and her sister, Ann Costello and her husband, Pat.
She is survived by her daughter, Karen Hensley of Mabank; her sons, Brent Hensley of Mabank, Chris Hensley and his wife, Stacy, of Martins Mill, and Kevin Hensley and his wife, Rae, of Gun Barrel City. She is also survived by her twin brother, Tom Bell, of Mabank; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and the countless children she taught over her five decades of Sunday school service.
Dorothy's unwavering faith, dedication to her family, and commitment to her church community will be remembered and cherished by all who knew her. Her legacy of love and teaching will continue to inspire generations to come.
A visitation for Dorothy will be held Sunday, July 28, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Eubank Cedar Creek, 601 South 3rd Street, Texas 75147. A funeral service will occur Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Central Baptist Church, 116 W Mt Vernon St, Mabank, Texas.
Dorothy will be laid to rest in Oaklawn Cemetery, 18056 E Hwy 175, Mabank, Texas 75147.
Serving as pallbearers are Chris Hensley (son), Kevin Hensley (son), Daniel Routt (Grandson), Clay Busby (Grandson), Aaron Hensley (Grandson) and Clay McCollom (Great Grandson).
