Mandy Hensley

Hensley, Mandy L. Portage Passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. Mandy was born April 18, 1927 in Powell, KY the daughter of George and Sarah Townsend. She was a member of the Centre Ave Church of God and enjoyed quilting and playing the guitar. She enjoyed reading her Bible and spending time with her family, who meant more than anything to her. Mandy was preceded in death by her husband Ernest in 1972; daughter, Sheila Olmstead; Step sons Charles "Ralph" and Bobby Joe Hensley, and grandchildren, Michael Yonkers, Shannon VanderPloeg, Chet Hensley; and 7 brothers and sisters. Mandy is survived by her children, Ronald (Judy) Hensley, Donald (Julie) Hensley, Carol Statler, Pam (Jim) VanderPloeg; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step; great-grandchildren; her sisters, Joyce (Monte) Rugg, Barbara Giles; and many nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held in Portage South Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Upjohn Care and Rehab, for the care provided to Mandy, as well as the loving care from Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. All who came to know her loved her beautiful smile, and made sure to tell the family at every opportunity. Memorials may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. To view Mandy's personalized webpage please visit https://www.langelands.com