Myrtle Hensley, 91, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born May 7 ^th , 1931 in Dunlap, TN to Neiler and Hallie Harvey.

Myrtle was a yard sale enthusiast and an avid gardener. She enjoyed cooking for friends and family, and there was always a pot of hot coffee and dessert whenever anyone stopped by. Her carrot cake was legendary. She was a member of Stuart Heights Baptist Church for many years, and enjoyed her monthly luncheons with the Ball club.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hallie and Neiler Harvey, her loving husband of 67 years, John B. Hensley, Sr., sisters, Nell, Elsie, Katherine, and Janie, and brothers, Bruce, Calvin and J.T., and granddaughter, Jennifer Pullen and great granddaughter, Brittany.

Survivors include her son, John B. (Laura) Hensley Jr. of Dunlap, daughter, Dianne (Tom) Champion of Nashville, Grandson Ty (Taylor) Hensley IlI, of Dunlap, granddaughter, Kelsey Rowland of Nashville, and grandsons, Zach Rowland of Phoenix and Jordan Feldpausch of Chattanooga, and brother and sister in-laws, Harold and Frances Hensley.A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Hamilton Funeral Home. A Chapel service will follow the visitation on Wednesday at 12:00pm.

Interment will be held at 1:30pm in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Regency House of Chattanooga, 2062 Hamill Rd. Hixson, TN 37343.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.