Kathleen Mildred Ballard Hensley, 91, of Mars Hill, NC, went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2022. Kathleen was a beloved mother and grandmother. She retired from Microswitch and was a member of Upper Laurel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Myrtle Ballard; her loving husband Robert Hensley; as well as four brothers and four sisters.

Kathleen is survived by her daughters: Susan Gardner, Linda Rice (Ronnie); her grandchildren: Keith English, Andrew Rice, Jody Robinson; her great-grandchildren: Jared English and Jessie English; as well as six great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Upper Laurel Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Ronnie Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in Upper Laurel Baptist Church. At other times the family will be at her residence, 259 Holland Creek Road, Mars Hill, NC – 28754.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org