Mary Rose Hensley: 1927-2011

Be still, and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10

For the past few weeks, Jeff's Granny has not been well. She fell at home which lead her to the hospital, then the rehab center, then the nursing home, then back to the hospital. Ultimately Granny passed away at 3 AM this morning.

Let me back up... Pa and Granny are really special people. When I first became a part of the Hauser Family these two really inspired me. For one, they were very religious. And not the type that is overly pushy with it but people that you just want to learn how to walk-the-walk from. And also, they have lead a very interesting life. Growing up in Nolan W.V. the didn't have much so they had to make do with that the did have. Every year for Thanksgiving we always go to Jim and Libs for dinner. And since I have joined the family, I sit in the same seat every year, which is right next to Granny. I always looked forward to this time I got with them to relive their past with them thru their stories. Life is going to be different in the Hauser Family with out Granny...Especially for me on Thanksgiving.

I am going to miss Granny.

But here is what I am holding on to...Granny is up in Heaven, walking for the first time in a really long time, enjoying the mobility of both her arms and hands and physically doing things she hasn't done in years. Not to mention, standing at the right hand of God! I pray she is at peace.

From The Columbus Dispatch:
HENSLEY Mary Rose Hensley, born May 7, 1927 in Nolan, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2011. Daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Thompson. Preceded in death by sister Rushia Calhoun. Survived by loving husband of 66 years, Reverend Richard Hensley. Survived by children, Larry Joe (Kathy) Hensley, Charlottie (Raymond) Mounts, Elizabeth (James) Hauser and James Ernest (Lorita) Hensley; nine grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. Also survived by sister, Gertrude Reed of Louisa, Ky.; many nieces and nephews; many friends at South Columbus FWB Church where she was a member and Pastor's wife for many years; special friends, Diana Sparks and Carmen Parsley. Special thanks to the Mt. Carmel Palliative Care Unit at Mt. Carmel West. Friends may call Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at the O. R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High Street. The funeral service will be Monday 11 a.m. at the South Columbus Freewill Baptist Church, 632 Hilock Rd. Reverend J.O. Stevens and Reverend Leon Stevens officiating. Entombment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens Mausoleum.