Grace Ellen Kensinger

Grace was born on December 25, 1937, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Earl Victor & Rosa Leona (Hutchison) Willetts. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard G. “Ken” Kensinger on October 15, 2023, whom she married August 5, 1960; son-in-law, David Tupps; and siblings, Mary Alice Modrall, Earlyne Bodenmiller, Victor Willetts, Bob Willetts, Jack Willetts, and Ann Willetts.

Grace is survived by her children, Kimberly Tupps of Cosby, Tennessee, Kristen & Don Booher of Germantown, Ohio, Richard G. & Beth Kensinger of Xenia, Ohio, and Dr. Robert & Sherry Kensinger of Caldwell, Idaho; 18 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sherry Willetts.

Grace was a teacher and Junior High School Counselor. She was a member of Bible Fellowship Church in Greenville. Grace enjoyed singing and playing the piano, was integral in serving at BFC with Mission trips and counseling and loved working with children.

A celebration of Grace’s life will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Bible Fellowship Church 7757 Greenville Celina Rd. Greenville with Pastor Chris Cobb officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the church. A private graveside service will be held at Abbottsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Willetts Scholarship Fund at Cedarville University, Brethren Retirement Community Resident Aid Fund or EverHeart Hospice in Greenville. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Kensinger family.