Bettie Hensley

Bettie Leen Hensley, at the age of 95, peacefully passed away with family by her side on June 5, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Bettie was born April 17, 1929, in Anson, Texas to Homer and Laura McCafferty. Bettie was the youngest of three girls. She graduated from Stamford High School as Salutatorian in 1946. After graduating from High School, she went to work for AT&T and several years later transferred to Lubbock. She joined First United Methodist Church upon her move to Lubbock. Bettie met the love of her life, George William (G.W.) Hensley, in the early 1950's and married March 12, 1955. Bettie and G.W. were the first couple to get married in the Chapel at First United Methodist Church in Lubbock. They originally planned to marry in February, but the pastor asked her if they would be willing to wait a few weeks for the completion of the Chapel. Bettie and G.W. were married almost 60 years before he passed away in June 2014. They had three sons Scott, David and Robert. After the boys were all in school, Bettie went back to school and earned her Bachelor's Degree at Texas Tech University in 1974. Bettie also made sure all her children and grandchildren had the opportunity to attend college and started education funds for her great granddaughters. She was an avid reader, loved doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her family. She and G.W. were active members of the Homebuilder's Class at FUMC. Bettie is survived by her three sons: Scott Hensley and wife Jana of Lubbock, David Hensley and wife Karen of North Carolina, and Robert Hensley and wife Vicki of Lubbock; 5 grandchildren: Julia Hensley-Nguyen and wife Dee of Lubbock, Cheryl Hensley of Minnesota, Denise Lynch and husband Spence of Amarillo, Katie Jo Tipton and husband Austin of Amarillo, and Travis Hensley of Lubbock; and 3 great-granddaughters: Evelyn Lynch, Adelyn Hensley-Nguyen and Rose Lynch. Bettie was preceded in death by her husband, G.W. Hensley, parents, Homer and Laura McCafferty and sisters Ora Dell Rector and May Bell Coe. In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation to First United Methodist Church, Hospice of the South Plains, or your favorite charity.

Bettie Hensley

April 17, 1929 - June 5, 2024