Barbara Bourne Hensley

Barbara Bourne Hensley, 85, of Asheville, died on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at the Elizabeth House. A native of Asheville, Mrs. Hensley was the daughter of the late Fred and Clara Richardson Bourne. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Hensley. Mrs. Hensley had been a longtime member of West Asheville Baptist Church, and was most recently a member of First Baptist Church. Following Mr. Hensley's passing in 1980, Mrs. Hensley began working in the Child Development Center of First Baptist Church, even as recently as 10 days ago. Aside from spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, working with the children at First Baptist was one of her greatest pleasures. She is survived by her son, David Hensley and wife Carol, of Asheville; daughter, Rebecca Pegg and husband Steve, of Newton; grandchildren, Stephanie Franklin and husband Christian, Jenny Williams and husband Tommy, and John Pegg; and great-grandchildren, Bailey and Brody Franklin. A funeral service for Mrs. Hensley will be on Friday at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Guy Sayles officiating. Interment will follow at Lewis Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.