Ms. Lorene Adeline “Pilly” Hensley, 88, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Life Care Center of Crossville, Tennessee
She was born Jan. 13, 1936 in Kingston, Tennessee to Benjamin Hooper Plemons and Rose Ella Brown Plemons. She worked in the cafeteria at Roane State Community College and also the housekeeper for several presidents at Roane State Community College. She loved her work and her family more than anything. She was a member of Big Emory Baptist Church in Harriman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Rose Plemons; brother, Jess Plemons; daughter, Martha Simmons; and nephew, Greg Plemons.
She is survived by her brother, Roland “Dunk” Plemons; nephews, Tim Plemons, Mike Plemons, Doug Plemons; son-in-law, Mike Simmons; daughter, Gail Byers (Bob Byers); granddaughter, Cynthia Smith (Adam Smith); great-grandchild, Peyton Smith; grandson, Derek Byers (Kayla Byers); great-grandchild, Shaelynn Byers; son, Alvin Hensley (Angie Hensley); grandson, Joshua Hensley (Chloe Hensley); grandson, Justin Booth (Danielle Booth); great-grandchild, Haven Booth; great-grandchild, Avery Booth; granddaughter, Megan Bryan (Adam Bryan); great-grandchild, Tucker Bryan; great-grandchild, Adeline Bryan; great-grandchild, Levi Bryan; grandson, Marcus Simmons (Kimby Simmons); great-grandchild, Everett Simmons; and great-grandchild, Fischer Simmons.
The family has chose cremation arrangements and Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Ms. Lorene Adeline “Pilly” Hensley. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her name to the Big Emory Baptist Church, 1607 Webster Rd, Harriman, TN 37748.
