ERNESTINE WARD HENSLEY

Birth date: Apr 3, 1939 Death date: Sep 24, 2021

JACKSONVILLE, FL – Ernestine Virginia Hensley passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 4:15am. She fought COVID 19 for 26 days. However, her body was too weak to defeat COVID 19, two bacterial infections, stage four Read Obituary

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Ed Ward

235w ago

Ernestine was eight years old when I was born, the second of six stair-step children.
I remember Ernestine as a teenage girl baby sitting for us kids. She probably changed my diaper. She was, even as a young woman; responsible, energetic and fun loving.
I wish I had made more time to get to know her better later in life.

Her generation suffered through times most of us can only imagine. Their sacrifices built this great country that we take for granted. From very humble beginnings, she and her siblings blessed the lives of us all. May God welcome her into his loving arms.

Ed Ward

Angie Owen

235w ago

As I read through all the memories and look at all the wonderful photos, I cannot help but be humbled by the amount of love I see.

I am not able to attend the services today, but I know it will be beautiful and just how she would have wanted.

I only got to know Ernestine at the beginning of this year, but we quickly became friends. I saw her almost every day until the day she went into the hospital. I was blessed to be able to help her with things around the house, meals sometimes and we enjoyed each other's company.

What I saw was a strong, fiercely independent woman and had a heart of gold. She was funny and had the best stories! She LOVED her family so very much! We talked about everything... her opinions and her strength helped me when i wasmany, many times...

My visits with her quickly became a part of my every day routine...I was alone at home most of every day and she provided me with companionship and friendship.

I do know that she loved her family very much and talked about all of you all the time. Lol...I feel as if I know all of you personally!

Even though I can't be there today, I will be there in spirit. I miss my buddy 😪.

David Williams

235w ago

Added a new photo to the My sweet grandma. I will always love you album.

David Williams

235w ago

Created a new album - My sweet grandma. I will always love you.

David Williams

235w ago

Created a new album - My sweet grandma. I will always love you ??.

David Williams

235w ago

Added a new photo to the Memories with my sweet grandma. I will love you forever ?? album.

Watson-Hunt Funeral Home

235w ago

Created a new album - Ernestine Hensley Memorial Video.

Anonymous

235w ago

Sent a Love's Embrace Roses – White to the HENSLEY family.

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Lynn Williams

235w ago

I have many fond memories of the time I was blessed to spend with Ernestine. When I think of her, these words come to mind; kind, caring, loving, generous and fun. She was soooo much fun and always kept me in stitches laughing. She was a wonderful grandmother to my sons and they adored her. It's comforting to know that she is in heaven now, enjoying a family reunion with her parents and siblings. Adding a few pictures of our trip to SouthFork Ranch and to see the bison at EDS. This memory stands out because she loved the show Dallas and was so excited to tour JR's house!!! There were many other great times and memories with Ernestine that I'm very grateful for. With love, Lynn💗