Thelma Strong Hensley

Thelma Strong Hensley, age 73, of Saldee, KY passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY.  She was born May 20, 1952, at Saldee, KY and was the daughter of the late Richard and Susie Bush Strong.  She was preceded also in death by her husband:  Larry Hensley.  Brothers: Carl Strong, James Strong, Clyde Strong, John Strong, Roy Strong and Tommy Strong.  She is survived by two sons:  Jonathan (Melanie) Hensley of Jackson, KY and Larry (Theresa) Hensley of Somerset, KY.  One brother Lloyd (Mary) Strong of MI and one sister: Lois Hensley of Saldee, KY.  Two grandchildren:  Kaylee Hensley and Grayson Hensley.  She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Noon at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Raymond Moore officiating.  Burial in the Hensley Family Cemetery, Mountain Craft Road, Saldee, KY.  Visitation will begin on Sunday at 5:00 pm-9:00 pm.  Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.