Constance (Connie) Evalee Hensley

Constance (Connie) Evalee (nee Phillippi) Hensley of West Lafayette, Indiana passed away April 27, 2022. She was born January 30th, 1932 in Morocco, Indiana to the late Henry Franklin Phillippi and the late Edna True (Robinson) Phillippi. Connie grew up in Kentland, Indiana and graduated from A.J. Kent High School. On November 19th, 1951 she married Howard D. Hensley in Kentland, Indiana. Howard was serving 4 years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Connie spent two years overseas in French Morocco, North Africa with Howard. Their son Richard was born there. Sons Daniel and John were welcomed into the family in Indiana and Iowa. Connie enjoyed and stayed busy being involved with her three sons’ schooling and activities. She was a “stay at home” mom and a wonderful cook/baker, being especially known for her famous sugar cookies and homemade caramels along with many holiday treats that were much loved by her family. After two sons were in college and a son in high school, she joined her husband in a business venture where she worked twelve years. She enjoyed her grandchildren, volunteer work, church, the YWCA, golfing and bowling. Connie is survived by sons Richard (Judi) Hensley, New Berlin, WI, Daniel Hensley (the late Kimberly), Phoenix, AZ and John Hensley, St. Cloud, FL. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren: Brandyn (Jessa), Ashley, Danielle, Jonathan Hensley; Katee Hensley, Kaycee (Chris) Port, Cory Hensley; Nicholas Hensley, along with four great grandchildren; Taylon, Ashton, Breah Hensley and Owen Port. Proceeded in death by her beloved husband Howard, brother Glenn (Flip) Franklin Phillippi and dear daughter-in-law Kimberly Diane Cheek Hensley. A memorial and celebration of her life will be held on Friday June 3rd 2022 at Tippecanoe Memory Garden Funeral Chapel in West Lafayette IN with visitation from 3:00 pm until time of service at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be
made to the Westminster Village Foundation, West Lafayette,