Helen Laree Hensley, 82, Springfield, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2016 in her home. Mrs. Hensley, a retired bookkeeper, was born January 7, 1934 in Rondo, MO, the daughter of John McBride and Essie (Smith) McBride. She was united in marriage on September 18, 1954 in Springfield to the late Milton F. Hensley and shared 46 years together.
She was preceded in death by 7 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by a brother Don McBride and wife Betty of Goodman, MO, a son John Hensley and his wife Christy of Strafford; a daughter Lori Gott and her husband Burley, of Battlefield; two grandsons, Kevin Hensley and Daniel Gott; a granddaughter Ryann Gott and great-granddaughter Sadie Hensley and many other friends and family members.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in Klingner-Cope Funeral Home at Rivermonte Chapel, with Helen's nephew Rev. Donald McBride officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans' Cemetery. Visitation will be held August 16, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel.
The family has requested that memorial donations be made in Helen''s name to the American Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell, Springfield, MO 65807.