Mary Hensel
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Mary Hensel

  • June 10, 1949 - September 17, 2011
  • Waco, Texas
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“Lori and family, I am very sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I was not blessed to have known your...Read More » ”
1 of 44 | Posted by: Sheila Thompson - Amarillo, TX

“Alan, So sorry to hear of your loss. Dad & I wanted to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
2 of 44 | Posted by: Joe Sweeney - Waco, TX

“So Sorry for your loss ”
3 of 44 | Posted by: Jackie English - Cambridge, IL

“Alan & family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord wrap his arms around each of you and comfort you during this time of such great...Read More » ”
4 of 44 | Posted by: Diane Walters - Waco, TX

“We are sorry for your loss of Mary Ann. Your family is in our prayers. ”
5 of 44 | Posted by: Gene and Malcorine Drosche - TX

“Dear Alan and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Mary Ann. We wish we could be with you today but you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mom and...Read More » ”
6 of 44 | Posted by: Marsha Schiller - Houston, TX

“The City of Waco Inspection Department would like to extend our deepest of sympathies to the Hensel family. May your many memories of Mary comfort...Read More » ”
7 of 44 | Posted by: City of Waco Inspection Department - TX

“Dear Hensel Family, Words are always at a loss at a time like this, however the Peace of Christ is ever present. May God's Peace be upon you now...Read More » ”
8 of 44 | Posted by: The Reynolds Company - Waco, TX

“So sorry for your loss. Holt ”
9 of 44 | Posted by: Holt Getterman - Waco, TX

“Alan - MaryAnn will be greatly missed. I have such happy memories of her from way back when. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts are...Read More » ”
10 of 44 | Posted by: Peggy Pearson-Lindeman - Waco, TX

“Allen, Brad and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers in this time of need! Joe & Linda Marshall ”
11 of 44 | Posted by: Joe & Linda Marshall - McGregor, TX

“Alan and family; We extend our sincere condolences and offer our prayers. Glenn & Linda Pfeiffer ”
12 of 44 | Posted by: Glenn Pfeiffer - Hewitt, TX

“Mary Ann, you can take care of all of us here now, and put in a good Word for us! Your family will feel a void, so speak with them often. Alan, if...Read More » ”
13 of 44 | Posted by: Brenda Derting Smith - Waco, TX

“Alan,Brad & Family, May God Bless. I am so very sorry for your loss. ”
14 of 44 | Posted by: Nick Estwood - Waco, TX

“Alan, Brad & Family, We were so sorry to hear about Mary Ann. Please know we are thinking about you and your family during this difficult time. ...Read More » ”
15 of 44 | Posted by: Cindy Oden - TX

“Alan,So sorry for your loss,our hearts go out to& your family during this difficult time . Dave & Annette Hendrix ”
16 of 44 | Posted by: Dave Hendrix - Robinson, TX

“Dear Lori and Loved Ones, My heart goes out to all of you. Bless you all during these hard times. God will ease your pain and give you comfort. ...Read More » ”
17 of 44 | Posted by: Sandy Standridge - Waco, TX

“Alan, Brad, and Lori, Thinking of you during this difficult time...our family will always have fond memories of growing up with your family across...Read More » ”
18 of 44 | Posted by: Judith Jaro - Waco, TX

“She was a sweet beautiful lady. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Gene and Dianne Krempin ”
19 of 44 | Posted by: Gene & Dianne Krempin - Waco, TX

“Lori, my heart goes out to you and your family at this very difficult time. I didn't know your sweet mom, but can tell by all of the pics and the...Read More » ”
20 of 44 | Posted by: Jenny Thomasson - Waco, TX

“OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOST. RILEY and RUHT RIDGELL ”
21 of 44 | Posted by: RILEY & RUTH RIDGELL - hewitt, TX

“So sorry to hear of your loss.... she was short on size, but long on spirit & love.... ”
22 of 44 | Posted by: Kevin & Linda Draper - Woodway, TX

“Hensel Family..So sorry about the passing of Mary Ann. We have fond memories of you all from fun days at the river with Kim,Tommy and all your...Read More » ”
23 of 44 | Posted by: Don Sustala - Waco, TX

“Nick and I are saddened to learn of the death of Mary Ann. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless your family at this time...Read More » ”
24 of 44 | Posted by: Carolyn Hensel Hargrave - LA

“Alan and family, Nancy and I were saddened to hear of your loss of MaryAnn. Our deepest sympathy.Randy and Nancy Merrill ”
25 of 44 | Posted by: Randy Merrill - Waco, TX

“Alan and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mary Ann. I remember both of you from school at Lake Air; I am sure she is an Angel...Read More » ”
26 of 44 | Posted by: Doris (Reeves ) Haskin - Bryan, TX

“With sympathy, Gary Merritt ”
27 of 44 | Posted by: Gary Merritt - Waco, TX

“Alan,Brad,& Lori I am so sorry for your loss. She was my dear friend and will be miss greatly. Think often of the great memories,...Read More » ”
28 of 44 | Posted by: Debbie Baird - China Spring, TX

“Alan and Brad My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Keep her memories close to your heart, it will...Read More » ”
29 of 44 | Posted by: Sandy Sullins - Waco, TX

“Alan and Brad, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. God be with you and your family during this difficult time. We will have you in our thoughts...Read More » ”
30 of 44 | Posted by: Cory Turnmire - Waco, TX

“Lori, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
31 of 44 | Posted by: Cindy & Jose Flores - Waco, TX

“I am sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you all. ”
32 of 44 | Posted by: Dave Epps - Robinson, TX

“I am sorry for you loss. ”
33 of 44 | Posted by: Jason Ball - Waco, TX

“Alan, Brad and family, We are very sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you. Jim and Connie Johnson ”
34 of 44 | Posted by: Jim/Connie Johnson - Waco, TX

“We are so sorry for your loss. Ya'll are in our prays ”
35 of 44 | Posted by: Billy & Pattie Drosche - ROBINSON, TX

“Lori and family, My heart goes out to you for the loss of your sweet Mary Ann. I knew her through Lori and as Facebook friends. Her comments...Read More » ”
36 of 44 | Posted by: Jani Rodriquez - Woodway, TX

“My sweet "lil big Sis", how I will miss you! What a ball we had in this life!! Give Mom & Dad a hug for me & hold John David tight until I get...Read More » ”
37 of 44 | Posted by: Donna Drosche - Marlin, TX

“My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Hensel family. I cherish the years spent with her on our houseboats, many fun trips and travels together...Read More » ”
38 of 44 | Posted by: Helen Dawn Slough - Waco, TX

“Alan and family, you have my deepest sympathy. Please know that you are in my prayers and my thoughts. Lori ”
39 of 44 | Posted by: Lori Chipman - Ft Worth, TX

“I am saddened to hear of Mary Ann's death. I am thinking of you and praying for God to comfort all the Hensel family. Please know that my thoughts...Read More » ”
40 of 44 | Posted by: Noogie Clark - Waaco, TX

“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. ”
41 of 44 | Posted by: Jared and Kasey Sorters - TX

“I am so sorry to hear of your loss. ”
42 of 44 | Posted by: Butch Waller - Waco, TX

“Dear Alan and Family, I came up to the hospital this morning after mass to find out Mary Ann had passed away last night. You and your family will...Read More » ”
43 of 44 | Posted by: Mary Cunningham - Waco, TX

“There are truly no words to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Tina and I will miss Mary Ann's smile and always happy disposition. We were...Read More » ”
44 of 44 | Posted by: Clem Malone - Waco, TX


MaryAnn Hendrix Hensel June 10, 1949 – September 17, 2011 Our sweet and spunky MaryAnn Hendrix Hensel (MeMe) was called home Saturday, September 17, 2011. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, at St. Louis Catholic Church with the Msgr. Mark Deering officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. MaryAnn was born June 10, 1949, in Waco, Texas to Joe and Mary Hendrix. She met the love of her life, Alan Hensel in high school, married March 23, 1968, and they began their journey together. She is remembered mostly for her spunky attitude, love for her family and her gift of gab. Family was everything to MaryAnn. She loved helping others and always wanted to, even when she couldn't in the past few years, due to her health. She enjoyed traveling and her many trips with friends and family and loved being at the beach. She was always planning her next trip. She was a gourmet cook, wine connoisseur, incredible quilter, Farkle pro, Farmville genius, Bunco Queen, enjoyed Country and Western dancing, doing the Macarena and loved cheering for her Dallas Cowboys! She was a special lady who touched the lives of many people. She was preceded in death by her parents; Joe and Mary Hendrix. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Alan Hensel, of Woodway; her daughter, Lori Hensel Young and husband Tommy, of McGregor, Tx; her son Brad Alan Hensel and wife, Monica of McGregor, Tx; four grandchildren, Alexandria (MeMe's Allie Girl) Hensel, Jacob (MeMe's hunter and fisherman) Hensel, Josh (MeMe's rockin' guitar player) Young and Justin (MeMe's BamBam) Young. A sister, Donna and her husband John Drosche; niece, Malley Drosche, all of Marlin, Tx; a sister in-law Jeannie Hensel Rogers and husband, Rick of Cedar Park, Tx; a niece, Crystal Rogers Dalland and husband, Mark; great-nephew Mitchell and great-niece Bayleigh, all of Liberty Hill, Tx; a nephew Karson Rogers of Cedar Park, Tx; a nephew Cooper Rogers and wife, Mandy; great-niece, Layla, all of Pflugerville, Tx. and numerous other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and her fur-baby, Baylee Renee. The family would like to express our gratitude to our caregivers, Pat Daniel, Karen Rutledge, Sandra Earles of S&W Home Healthcare, Providence Hospice and Dr. Nick Schwedock, the nurses of Providence 3 East, especially Monica Kilpatrick, Melinda Tillery and Kristen Brown for being there for her and her family during her final days. Providence ER Nurses, especially Sarah Tiprigan for her caring touch while in the Emergency Room. Dr. Eric Walker, Dr. Lee, Dr. Ritchie, Dr. Eastwood and Dr. Barbin. Gisela (GG) Plum and Phillip Koss for their assistance in helping make her comfortable while at home. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, son-in-law and friends: Jacob Hensel, Josh Young, Justin Young, Tommy Young, George Stauber and Karey Koon. Honorary pallbearers are: Bill Olson, Jack Henry, Mike Staas, Greg Menning, Jim Wolfe and Yost Zachary. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations given to the: MaryAnn Hensel Memorial Fund for the Alpha–1 Foundation at Texas First or you may make an online memorial donation at http://www.alpha-1foundation.org. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey