Patricia Hensley

Patricia Jane (Pat) Hensley, age 73 of Waco, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018. She was born to the late Robert and Evelyn Maxwell on July 2, 1944. A longtime resident of Waco, Pat was born and raised in Rio Hondo, Texas. She received her bachelor degree from Baylor University and was a school teacher for Waco I.S.D at North Waco Elementary.

She was a long-time volunteer at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, serving in many capacities including a children’s Sunday School teacher, Neighbor’s international program, Pathways ministry, the senior adult committee, senior choir, a member of her Sunday School class and a greeter every Sunday Morning. She was also a site coordinator at Meals on Wheels. She, along with her husband Charles, was an owner of the Book Nook in Lake Air Mall and shared her lifelong love of reading with the community.

Pat is survived by her husband, Charles, sister, Shirley Thompson, and her daughter Katie (Rob) McDonald, grandchildren Elizabeth and Tripp and daughter Ann (Brian) Grinstead, grandchildren Caroline, Cade, and Claire. She also leaves behind many caring relatives and dear friends.

The visitation is from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow the next day at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church. Reverend Josh Vaughn will be officiating. The burial will be at North Elm Cemetery in Cameron. Memorials can be made to the Columbus Avenue Baptist Church 365 Building Fund.