**Norma J. Hensley**, 74,
of Milan
passed away at 11pm Sunday,
April 26, 2015 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born in
Cincinnati on April 7, 1941 the daughter of James and Christine Martin Crowley. She
was married to Francis M. Hensley on March 15, 1963 and he preceded her in
death on September 3, 2005. Survivors include one daughter Charlotte (Doug) Norman
of Milan; daughter-in-law Barbara Hensley of Milan; 6 grandchildren; one
brother Jim (Glendon) Crowley of Cincinnati; one sister Darlene Davidson of
Milan. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her sons Eddie
Hensley and David Hensley. Mrs. Hensley retired in 2000 from Hill-Rom where she
worked in furniture assembly. Norma was a member of the Bridge of Hope
Worship Center and the Ripley County Gideon Camp Auxiliary. Funeral services will
be held on Thursday, April 30 at 10:30am at the Bridge of Hope Worship
Center with Norma's son-in-law Pastor Doug Norman officiating. Burial will
be in the Craven Cemetery near Milan. Visitation will also be at the Bridge of
Hope Worship Center and will be on Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may
be given to the Bridge of Hope missions program in care of the
Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.