Ethel R. Hensley Obituary
The memory of Ethel R. Hensley (Springfield, Ohio), who passed away on May 20, 2026 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Suzie Brantley (Pass) and Clinton Brantley; her husband Thomas Lewis Thompson Jr.; her in-laws, Lucille and Thomas Lewis Thompson Sr.; her brothers, James, Michael and Ray Brantley; her great grandchild Justice Gullatte; her cousins, White Mae, Martha Mason and Norris Pass; and her goddaughter Imelda Lewis.
She is survived by: her children, Carolyn Dudley (Bruce), Wanda Truss Jr. (Curtis), Kenneth Thompson (Barbara) and Vivian Thompson-Williams (Kenneth Williams); her grandchildren, Trina Dixon, Terrell Williams (Danielle), Kenneth Thompson Jr., RaShawn Truss (Danielle), Tamika Thompson, Christine Gullatte (Jay), Loren Williams (Ann), Brandon Truss, Bruce Aaron Dudley, Damica Truss and Safiyyah Truss; her great grandchildren, DeAndre, Dionne, Jacory Dixon, Evangela Thompson, Aniyah, Jaylah Truss, Tavian, Kaliyah, Nylah Williams, Edison Wright, Darrion Monroe, D'Mikal Jefferson, Sharyiona Smoot, Tyrone Gullatte Jr., Tra'Quan Gaines, Lauren Williams, Khaalid, Kairu and Khemaya Truss; her great great grandchildren, Samiya, Jameis, Nicholas, Ivori, Cadence, Izyah, Rhyan, Kasyn, Layla, My'Ana and Zyariah; her siblings, Rose Trimble, Patricia Brantley, Cydney F. Wright, Kathy Brantley, Penny Whitaker and Clinton Brantley (Glenda Irvin); her sisters-in-law, Odessa B. Larkin, Martha Brantley and Faye Brantley; and her close friends, Garnetta Moore (Eric), Betty Jones and Rose Moss. She is also survived by her close friends, along with a host of other relatives, friends.
