Lillie Bright Hensley Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lillie Bright Hensley of Memphis, Tennessee, born in Dyersburg, Tennessee, who passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lillie Bright Hensley to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her brother John Anderson Johnston of Dyersburg; her spouse Russell "Deek" Hensley; and her children, Rusty Hensley and Mary Bright Adams. She is survived by: her daughter Laura Beth Matson; her grandchildren, Carl Coers Adams (Coers), Russell Johnston Hensley (John), Mary Tipton Adams, William Hunt Hensley (Hunt), Anna Lewis Matson Jackson, Rebecca Rives Matson (Rives) and Bennett Lee Matson; and her great grandchildren, Russell McKinley Hensley, Hays Johnston Hensley, Wilson Jordan Hensley, Lucille Frances Hensley, William Coers Adams, Hyatt Patrick Adams, Jack Wilson Hensley, George Hunt Hensley, Robert Briggs Jackson and Adelaide Louise Jackson.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM and at 12:00 PM at the Memorial Park Cemetery (5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119).
