Pearl Marie Wyant Hensley, 86, of 18825 Mount Pleasant Road in Elkton, died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at her home.

Mrs. Hensley was born Aug. 20, 1921, in Rockingham County near Elkton, and was the daughter of the late Franklin Pierce and Gussie Marie Hensley Wyant.

She was a homemaker and had worked briefly at Forbert Corporation in McGaheysville, Blue Bell Inc. in Shenandoah and the Dollar General Store in Elkton. She was a member of Blue Ridge Independent Church in Elkton, where she taught the adult Sunday school class.

On Dec. 24, 1936, she married Willard Hiram Hensley, who preceded her in death Dec. 5, 1987.

Survivors include two daughters, Shelby Hensley Ruth of Carson City, Nev., and Caroll Hensley Schmidt of Elkton; two sons, Delure W. Hensley of Elkton and Garland W. Hensley of McGaheysville; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Pastors Brad Lewis and Gerald Meeks will conduct the funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Blue Ridge Independent Church in Elkton. Burial will follow at the Edward Hensley family cemetery in Mount Pleasant near Elkton.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Friends may also call at Mrs. Hensley’s home at any time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Independent Church Building Fund, 38 Independent Road, Elkton, VA 22827, or the Elkton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 152, Elkton, VA.

	1. 30-04-2008 12:42
	The both of us would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the the family of Pearl. The both of us atten Blue Ridge Independent Church and we thought a lot of Pearl. Out htoughts and prayers goes out to the family. Lynn & Tina

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	2. 30-04-2008 16:08
	We would like to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. Pearl was a wonderful and caring person. You are in our thoughts and prayers.  James/Doris Lam  Rhonda/Mel  and their families

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	3. 01-05-2008 13:48
	I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I always enjoyed talking with Pearl and I am going to miss her. May God be with you in this time of need. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

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	4. 02-05-2008 10:47
	Delure,you and your family have my deepest sympathy. I\'m sure you have many loving memories . Remember only God and time can mend your broken hearts.  You are all in my prayers.  Susie Wharton

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	5. 13-05-2008 08:04
	We want to extend our sympathy to you at this time of loss. A mother is the centerpiece of the family and difficult to give up.   You all are in our prayers.

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