Lehigh Cemetery

Coal County, Oklahoma

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Submitted by: Terry Dudley

Ruth Vernell (Richard) Hensley

March 10, 1941 ~ May 3, 2025

Ruth Vernell (Richard) Hensley, a Coalgate resident, was born on March 10, 1941, to J.T. and Dorthy Lee (Privett) Richard, at Belton, Texas. She passed away on May 3, 2025, at Muskogee, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was 84 years, 1 month and 23 days old. She attended schools in Belton and Austin, Texas, and Atoka, Oklahoma. Ruth was a devoted housewife and a loving homemaker. She married Arvin Chester Hensley on August 8, 1960, at Centrahoma, Oklahoma. He would always call her Nelly Bell. They were married almost 54 years before his passing on July 26, 2014. Ruth was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed playing the piano, fishing, camping, and arguing with the grandkids. Ruth looked forward to McDonald's trips where she would order a caramel frappe and a bacon, egg and cheese McGriddle. She loved helping people in need, especially feeding them her home cooked meals. Ruth loved talking to Shirley on the phone for hours. She also liked reminding Mary that she was the oldest so they needed to listen to her! Ruth's favorite times were spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be truly missed.

SURVIVED BY

Children: Nina Siddiqui of Oklahoma City, OK
Doyle Dewayne Cook of Oklahoma City, OK
Brenda Kay Hensley of Coalgate, OK
Terry Arvin Hensley of Tupelo, OK
Gary Dean Hensley of Daisy, OK
Angelia Kim Hensley of Tupelo, OK
James Poulin and wife of Deanna of Noble, OK
Grandchildren: Jared Jennings, Brandon Jennings, Amanda Jennings,
Prima Gibson and husband Jason, Melissa Ramirez, Christopher Cook,
Christa Cook, Zoey Hensley, Jessica Weis, Crystal Brightwell, T.T. Hensley,
Tammy Hensley, Steven Goodwich, Rhonda Soto and husband David, Bradley Hensley,
Whitney Hensley, Noe Escamilla, Reina Buckley and husband Tyson,
Abraham Escamilla and partner Rylie Trent, Leland Buchanan and Landon Buchanan
Great Grandchildren: The Big Boss Aiyana Buckley, Gabrielle Smith, Harley Hensley and BD Hensley Great Great Grandchild: Jewelly Smith
Along with other Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren
Siblings: Mary Richard of Atoka, OK
Jerry Richard of Atoka, OK
Donny Richard and wife Gloria of Oklahoma City, OK
Kenny Richard of Oklahoma City, OK
Special Nieces and Nephews: Ranay and Michael Moore, Logan, Dillon,
Brady and wife Emily, Spencer, Parker and Hannah Moore, Becky Cole, Gayla Cole, Darrell Cole
Mike Hensley, Joyce Hensley and Cory Richard
Sister-In-Law: Lola May Cole
Along with numerous other family members
and many dearly loved friends
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
Parents: J.T. and Dorthy Richard
Husband: Arvin Chester Hensley
Grandson: Brandon Keith Davis Hensley
Great Grandson: Ty Jennings
Brother: Jackie Richard
Sisters: Betty Jeanette Richard
Niece: Amy Owens
Sister-In-Law: Shirley Richard
Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family

DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Coalgate, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: James Poulim
INTERMENT: Lehigh Cemetery
CASKETBEARERS: Noe Escamilla, Abraham Escamilla, Leland Buchanan, Landon Buchanan, Darrell Cole, Paul Wayne Buchanan
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Reina Buckley, Zoey Hensley, Dee Hensley
FAMILY NIGHT Tuesday 6-8PM
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