Windell S.A. Hensley

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Visitation Schedule
Beryl Baptist Church
Hwy 64 East
Vilonia, AR  72173
Thursday, April 1, 2021
6pm to 8pm
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Beryl Baptist Church
Hwy 64 East
Vilonia, AR  72173
Friday, April 2, 2021
1pm
Cemetery
Oak Grove Cemetery
329 Bruce St.
Conway, AR  72032

Windell S.A. Hensley

of Conway, AR

December 26, 1927 - March 30, 2021

Windell S.A. Hensley, 93, of Conway went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He was born December 26, 1927 in Damascus, AR to the late Saint Ana Hensley and Josephine Melvina Huggins Hensley. Windell was also preceded in death by five sisters, Glafra Alumbaugh, Edna Brown, Ruby Edwards, Floy Stephens, and Freda Lemire, six brothers, Carbie, Charlie, Cartha, Hobert, Otis, and Glendon Hensley.

Windell is survived by his wife, Lindy Darlene Chapman Hensley, daughters, Gloria Massey (Monroe), Pam Healy (Don), Donna Criswell, and Gwen Richardson all of Conway, ten grandchildren, Rodney Gwatney, David Gwatney, Amanda Lentz (Wade), Ana Galdamez (Victor), Darla Groe (Brad), Paige White (Jay), Sumerlin, Dakota, Christian Criswell and Savannah Bly (Ethan), great-grandchildren, Miguel, Diego, Gloria Thorpe; Olivia Gwatney; Matthew, Landon, Logan and Maddox Lentz; Haley Groe; Hannah and Jocelin White, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Windell served as a Deacon over 52 years and Minister of Music for 10 years at Beryl Baptist Church in Vilonia. He also served as a Deacon for 13 years and Music Minister for 22 years at Emmanuel Baptist. Windell was employed at International Shoe Company for 35 years and the SAS company for 9 years. He earned his Barbering Degree and worked at City Barber Shop in Conway for 26 years and later was self-employed as barber. Windell was also a rancher and a farmer all of his life.

Visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm Thursday, April 1st at Beryl Baptist Church in Vilonia. Funeral service will be at 1pm Friday at the church, with burial following at Oak Grove Cemetery.

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29 Condolence(s)
Jean Oury
Little Rock,
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Friday, April 2, 2021

We shared some very special grandchildren, Sumerlin, Dakota and Christian, and they loved papaw dearly. My heart is with his entire family

Sharon Babcock
North Little Rock, AR
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Friday, April 2, 2021

My prayers are with you

Sharon Babcock
North Little Rock, AR
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Friday, April 2, 2021

My prayers are with you

Randy and Gaye sanders
Conway, AR
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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Praying for y’all. Sorry for the loss but he’s having a big time now.

Randy and Gaye sanders
Conway, AR
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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Praying for y’all. Sorry for the loss but he’s having a big time now.

Judy Grosshans
Quitman, AR
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Thursday, April 1, 2021

He was always such a sweet person, and easy to talk to, I will miss him very much, but I know he is in glory with the Lord.

Sue McGuire
, AR
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Thursday, April 1, 2021

prayers for your family during this time

jody sheets
, AR
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Thursday, April 1, 2021

prayers for the family

Angela Rogers
Van Buren, AR
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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Sending prayers for the family. Such a good man will always be remembered and missed. It’s important to keep in mind the life lessons he taught with love and commitment to his whole family. I will always remember Windell had a welcoming smile love of God and family.

Mary-Catherine Flanagin Glover
Conway, AR
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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!

Linda BairdI
CONWAY, AR
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Thursday, April 1, 2021

I'm so sorry for your loss my dear friend. He will be missed by so many people he was a good friend. My prayers are with you and your family in your time of need my god bless you.
LindaBaird Conway Arkansas

Wayne Goss
Conway, AR
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

I pray for you 🙏 all during this time

Nelda Ussery
Conway, AR
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Very sorry to hear of Wendell’s death, he was a fine Man, prayers for all the Family !

Don & Bernie Tackett
Vilonia, AR
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Prayers and love Gloria and Monroe. Gloria, reading the obituary of your dad he sure has left a wonderful legacy!

Laura Bedow
Conway, AR
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

So sorry for your loss of Wendell Hensley. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of getting to know him. Please accept my condolences. Praying for all the family

Annette Watson
Conway, AR
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

So sorry for your loss praying for Dalene and family

Ronnie and Judy Kelley
Conway, AR
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

So sorry to hear of your loss. Windell and all the Hensley family are loved members of our community.

Doris Iburg Singleton
Beaver Dam, KY
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

So very sorry to hear about Windell, we grew up together, he was a special person. Sending love and prayers to Darlene and the girls.

Terry and Stuffy Hooten
Kingsville, TX
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

So sorry for your loss. We have some great memories at Mr. Windell’s pond. He was such a humble kind servant of the Lord.

Jason & Dea Shatterly
Heber Springs, AR
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Our condolences from our family to yours. We loved talking & fellowshipping with Wendell. ❤️❤️❤️

Natalie Lea
CONWAY, AR
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Prayers for comfort and strength as you say 'see you later' to your precious daddy. He is a very loved man.

Tom Bly
Heber Springs, AR
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

I only got to know Papaw for a short while but am blessed that his memory will be a part of my family forever. Thank you sir for helping raise such a fine granddaughter and I will do my best to do as well for your great grandchildren. We will weep for you but you will smile down from heaven upon us.

Sammie Krisell
Vilonia, AR
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you. Wendel was a special person

Mark & Sharon Brandt
Conway, AR
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Lifting your family up to our Heavenly Father.

Mary Drysdale
Vilonia, AR
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Our love goes out to Darlene and all the children during this time of loss for them all. Wendell was a very dear friend to Ted and myself, we loved him and cherished our friendship with him. May the peace of our Lord give you his love and comfort during this time and the days and weeks ahead. We will all miss him, but what great memories we will carry with us. Love Ted abs Mary Drysdale

Kenneth and Linda Sparrow
Conway, AR
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Prayers for all the family.

Sherry Starr Dejarnette
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Pam & family my thoughts & prayers for you.

Keith Andersen
Adams, NE
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Darlene and family, we are so sorry for the passing of Windell. Some of my favorite memories are coming down and visiting you all. Windell was a great man, I know he will be missed. All our love

Mike Gajeski
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Darlene and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Windell he cut my hair for many years, our friend grew to the point if he needed any help all he had to do was call, he had me on speed dial. He knew why he was gone when his time was over and now he is suffering no more.