Dorothy “Dot” Liveret Hensley, age 89

Dorothy “Dot” Liveret Hensley, age 89, of Caroleen, NC, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Hospice House of Rutherford County.

Born December 4, 1924 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late James Henry Liverett and Vinnie Wilson Liverett. Dot worked at the Caroleen Mill for 46 years before retirement and was a member of Caroleen United Methodist Church. She enjoyed travelling and attending music festivals with her late husband.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband of 52 years, Ralph J. Hensley; son, Jimmy Hicks; granddaughter, Crystal Hicks and by 7 brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis Pliaconis and husband, Anthony of Easley, SC and Virginia Greene and husband, James of Gaffney; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, May 1, 4pm at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lucy Robbins officiating.  Interment will follow in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC  28043

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.