(Carolee) Beth Hensley
August 26, 1931 ~ November 9, 2022
(Carolee) Beth Hensley, 91, Mooresville, passed away November 9, 2022. Beth was born in Clark County, Illinois, on August 26, 1931, to the late Wayne and Florence (Wells) Medsker. She married Maurice E. Hensley on June 13, 1954, and he preceded her in death on May 16, 2017.
Beth graduated from Martinsville (IL) High School in 1949 and earned a Language Arts and Library Science Degree from the former Indiana State Teachers’ College, now Indiana State University. She was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and Alpha Beta Alpha Library Fraternity. Beth taught from 1953-1955 at Mooresville High School. She was also the owner of Jack & Jill Children’s Shop and co-owned Hensley Coal & Oil with Maurice for many years.
Beth was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Mooresville since 1955. She was affectionately known as “Beth on Tuesday” at the Mooresville Public Library, where she was a dedicated volunteer since 1987. She appropriately earned the title of Cardboard Artist and Decorator for her very creative talent. Beth’s friends and family are better for having known her. She will be fondly remembered.
In addition to her parents and Maurice, she was preceded in death by a sister, (Marilyn) June Atkins.
Survivors include two daughters, Jane (Greg) Schnelle of Eaton, Ohio and Janet (Scott) Moritz of Mooresville; grandson, Nicholas (Brittany) Schnelle of Palm Bay, Florida; sister-in-law, Marilyn Miller; niece, Amy Miller.
Friends and family will gather to remember Beth’s life Friday, November 11, 2022, 4 to 7 p.m., at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mooresville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mooresville Public Library; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Jane & Greg, Words will not wipe away your tears and hugs may not ease the pain but hold onto your memories because forever they will remain.
Beth and Mom (Iris Pritchard) were great friends. Their birthdays were just 18 days apart (same year) and Beth always teased Mom for being older. They did many creative things together, bringing much fun to many people over the years. Hugs and prayers to Jane and Janet.
Always a “dynamo”, too many great qualities to list. Glad to have known her and sorry for the loss.
Beth was not only a good teacher…….she was so young as she launched her career……..she was one of us……..lots of fun memories!!
Bruce Storm
May the good memories overshadow your sorrow and flood your hearts with peace. Special thoughts and prayers from your Hamilton family and colleagues.
Goodbye Beth. You left us so quickly that it’s hard to believe you’re really gone. Tuesdays at the library will never be the same without you, and we will miss you terribly. Rest in peace.
“The obituary lady”, Barbara
I’ll really miss my Monday lunch buddy. We shared lots of stories and memories over the years. She’s a good friend.
Donna Sims