Martha Jo Hensley

Martha Jo Hensley, 73, born on February 23rd, 1950 in Hohenwald, passed away on November 23rd, 2003 in Centerville. She was the daughter of Mary Jane Cotham and Luther Graden Hensley Sr.

Martha was preceded in death by her brothers Luther Graden Hensley Jr., Jimmy Edmond Hensley, Robert Earl Hensley and Donald Elvin Hensley. Her sisters were Margaret Sue Hensley Harlow and Willie Ann (Jill) Hensley Baker. Surving family members are Nancy Jane Hensley Spears, sister and David Lee Hensley her brother. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Martha graduated from Lewis County High School and Lewis County Vocational School. She went on to work at various different manufacturing factories in Hohenwald and the surrounding areas.

When she wasn't working Martha enjoyed a wide variety of hobbies and interests such as arts and crafts, puzzles, reading, knitting, music and going on adventures trips. She was also an active member of Garrett Baptist Church where she loved singing in the church choir.

Those who knew Martha will remember her as a lover of life with a gentle soul and kind heart. She was intelligent and well read which made her an engaging conversationalist.

Martha Jo Hensley will be deeply missed by all those who knew her but will remain forever in our hearts.

McDonald Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hensley family.