Ernestine Hensley

Ernestine Hensley, 81, of Logan, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord after a sudden illness on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, West Virginia. She was born May 24th, 1945, to Albert Wllson and America “Merkie” Blevins Wilson at Holden Hospital in Holden, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Donald Ray Hensley, and her daughter, Robin Hensley Butcher. Georgia Vaughn of Flint, Michigan, Carol Clanton of Lexington, NC, Robert “Buddy” Wilson of Peach Creek, WV, and Ethel Kennedy of Decatur, IL.

She was a faithful member and beloved Sunday School Teacher of Coal Branch Community Church for over 50 years. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She never met a stranger and made a lasting impact on her family, friends, and community.

Those left to cherish her memory are Tonya (Robert) Pack of Lexington, NC, and Donald Hensley of Logan, WV. Grandchildren, Sean (Amber) Butcher of Ben Creek, WV, Danielle Mounts of Logan, WV, Derek Pack of Lexington, NC, Erin (Brandon) Browning of Lexington, NC, Joshua Hensley and Family, Chapmanville, WV, Trevor Hensley, Hurricane, WV. Great Grandchildren, Jasmyne (Jacob) Trent, Shayden Ooten, Cyprus Pack, Melita Pack, Adrianna Browning, Diamond Fritts, Hunter Moore, Jaxson Butcher, Dexter Browning, Abigael Mounts, Wynter Mounts, Madilyn Mounts. A host of nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Also, family friend, Michael (Lezly) Jeffrey.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026, at James Funeral Home with Pastor Scottie Watkins officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home. 

Pallbearers will be Glen Nelson, Trevor Hensley, Derek Pack, Charlie Rice, Jesse (Bookie) Hensley, and Aaron Hensley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Donald Hensley, Michael Jeffrey, Scottie Ellis, Brady “Tank” Evans, Sean Butcher.

Online condolences may be left at www.jamesfh.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of James Funeral Home Logan, WV.