Mollie Hensley

March 2, 1935 - October 10, 2021

Mollie Hensley, age 86, of Erwin, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Madison, NC, but having spent most of her life in Tennessee, Mollie is a daughter of the late Alonzo and Almettie Shelton. She was a member of Lower Higgins Creek Church of God. Mollie loved raising a garden and sewing. She loved her dog, Polly Ann. In addition to her parents, Mollie is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Cullen Hensley; daughter, Velma Thornburg; and many brothers and sisters. Mollie Hensley has left behind to cherish her memory: Daughters: Helen Foster and husband, Everett, Wilma Frost and husband, Rocky; Grandchildren: Brenda Thornburg, Tim Silvers, Melissa Shook, Tina Nelson, Bryan Frost; Several great-grandchildren; Brothers: Glen Shelton, Freeman Shelton; Numerous nieces and nephews. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Mollie Hensley in a committal service to be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in Evergreen Cemetery. Reverend David Shelton and Reverend Stephen “Pete” Lloyd will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by Gail Shelton and Donna Sue Tipton. Those attending should meet at Evergreen Cemetery by 1:50 pm for the service. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwinThese arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Mollie Hensley through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.