Jo Ann Atkins Hensley Obituary
The family of Jo Ann Atkins Hensley of Burlington, North Carolina announces her passing on September 29, 2026. Jo Ann, born on November 12, 1949, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Phillip Hensley; her parents, Bobby Gene Atkins and Nancy Way Atkins; and her stepmother Linda Atkins. She is survived by: her sons, Ronald Edward "Ronnie" Hornaday, Jr. (Danielle) of Graham and Bobby Thomas Hornaday (Natalie) of Burlington; her sisters, Jean Atkins Parker (Jim) of Burlington and June Atkins (Nina Taylor) of Sharpsburg; her grandchildren, Christian Ortiz (Eric), Heather Hornaday (Brodie Woollaston), Carson Koury (Ern) and Jackson Hornaday; her great grandchild Lilah; and her uncle Frank Way (Wanda).
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service (306 Glenwood Ave, Burlington, NC 27215). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 at 3:30 PM at the Rich & Thompson Chapel - Burlington (306 Glenwood Ave, Burlington, NC 27215).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AuthoraCare Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215.
