An old friend, June Hensley of Kingston, just died at 86. I knew her through the Southwest Point Chapter of the D.A.R., for whom she volunteered tirelessly. She had a kind heart and always gave freely of her time; she truly cared about veterans, students, and our whole community. She will be greatly missed.

The following is from her official obituary.

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June Graves Hensley 86, of Kingston,TN., passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013, at Park West Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents Dewey and Rebecca Graves, and by her brother Allen and sister Ruth. Survivors include her husband Edsel Ray Hensley, son David Hatmaker, grandchildren Eden and Ethan Hatmaker, special cousins John Cook and wife Mary, Donald Palmer and wife Barbara, Marilyn Cate and husband Carroll, George Williams and wife Pat, and many others.

She was active many years in crafting groups, and completed a 30 year membership in the DAR.

The family will receive friends at Cooke Mortuary in Maynardville on Monday, March 4, 10 – 11 a.m. A graveside service is to follow at 11:30 a.m. at Pleasant View Cemetery with Rev. Sue Lynn Johnson officiating. A memorial service will be held that afternoon at Kingston United Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Todd Chancey and Rev. Donald Morris officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in June’s memory to the Kingston Public Library, 1004 Bradford Way, Kingston, TN, 37763, or to Kingston United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 248, Kingston, TN 37763.
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-- OneTahiti