THELMA HENSLEY

Thelma Hensley, 103, of Springfield passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born in Vernon County on Aug. 20, 1921; one of three children born to Wilhelm and Mazie (Oliver) Schmidt.
She married Calvin Rex Hensley on Feb. 10, 1946.
She worked as an insurance agent with The Western Insurance Company and retired from there after 35 years of dedicated service. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Fort Scott, Kan. helping with church dinners for over 50 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Dale) Bailey.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 65 years, Calvin; and her siblings, Hallie Garrett and C. Kenneth Schmidt.
A graveside service was held on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Evergreen Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of Meadors Funeral Home in Republic.