She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years Joe Hensley; her sisters Ollie Ballew and Mattie Hisle and brothers Bert, Stanley, and Gobel Hammons
She is survived by her children JoAnn Kearns (Terry), Steven Hensley (Kim), Deborah Hensley; grandchildren Micheal Hensley (Emily), Katherine Kearns (Brian Lynch), Rachel Valencia (Nick), and David Kearns (Camille); great-grandchildren Nathan, Nolan, Madilyn, Zella, and Ellis; brother Michael Hammons and numerous nieces and nephews.
She will be remembered for her kindness and love of family, friends, and God.
Zella was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Stockbridge GA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 346 GA 138, Stockbridge, GA 30281.
Funeral services will be Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Rd., NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.