Danielle Hensley

Danielle Hensley, 31, of Vail, AZ, died at 10:43 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. Danielle was born October 30, 1983 in Sandwich, the daughter of David and Patricia Hensley. Danielle proudly served her country in the United States Air Force within air traffic control. She received her special education degree from University of Central Missouri and worked as a special education teacher for a time. She enjoyed playing piano, was a dog lover, and played basketball in school. Danielle was a kind and generous soul that will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Mary and Joe Hensley. She is survived by her parents, Pat and Dave Hensley of Springfield; two sisters, Jacqueline (husband, Matthew) Magis of Lisle and Michelle Hensley of Springfield; fianc, Matthew Liepart and his children, Cecilia , Tommy and Teddy Liepart; maternal grandparents, Charles and Betty Ramsden of Plano; one niece and one nephew, Gracie and Tyler Magis. Private family ceremonies will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to: United Cerebral Palsy of Land of Lincoln, 101 N. 16th St., Springfield, IL 62703 or Animal Protective League, 1001 N. Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Kenny and Joy Mendenhall and Larry and Jane Hockett for their help and support.