Mary Hensley

Mary Bell Hall Hensley, 89, of 1084 N.C. 87 North, died Sunday, June 27, 2010. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late L. A. Hensley and the daughter of the late Walter T. and Flossie White Hall. She was a member of Shallow Ford Christian Church and a former member of Altamahaw Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher for many years and as a leader of the GA's. She was formerly employed by Glen Raven Mills and later by Hensley Hosiery Mill, a family operated hosiery manufacturer. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she was a fantastic cook, seamstress and gardener. She is survived by one son, Ronnie Lee Hensley and wife Sandy of Burlington; two daughters, Brenda Borst and husband Bill of Burlington and Cathy Holt and husband Michael of Elon; 10 grandchildren, Tim Hensley Teresa, Patrick Hensley Angelia, R. Andrew Hensley Dawn, Billy Fred Brown, III Melodee, Wes Brown Kellie, Ben Holt Brandy, Christin Holt Self Brad, Heather Holt, Anne Borst-Partin Drew and Justin Borst Angie; 19 great grandchildren, Tara Hensley, Christopher Hensley, Taylor Hensley, Tyler Hensley, Mati Hensley, Gracie Hensley, Robbie Brown, Christian Brown, Jessica Brown, Alec Brown, Adin Holt, Bacie Self, Tori Adams, Haley Adams, Jacob Borst, Liam Partin, Laura Partin, Brittney Fritz, Kelsey Fritz; 2 great-great grandchildren, Kaylie Matkins and Oscar Adams: 1 brother, James A. Hall Irene and 1 sister, Lucy Hall Williamson. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brothers, Walter "Pete" Hall, Billy Hall, Adrian Hall, and Charlie Hall. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Shallow Ford Christian Church with Dr. Susan Perry and Rev. Norman Fargis officiating. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 pm Wednesday evening at Lowe Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Memorials may be made to Shallow Ford Christian Church, P.O. Box 656, Elon, NC 27244.