Wednesday, September 15, 2021 7:12 am

Bardee Hensley Champion, age 80, of Forest City, passed away September 3, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late Bunyan Dee and Queen Hensley. Bardee was a native of Rutherford County and she was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, two sisters, Barbara Bridges, and Mossie Sue Baynard, two brothers, JD Hensley, and Jack Hensley, and one granddaughter Jessica Sandlin.

She is survived by, one daughter, Mary Denise Champion of Forest City, one son, Jerry Ricky Champion and his wife Mary Helen of Forest City, 3 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel September 13, 2021 with Jerry Ricky Champion officiating. Interment at Eternal Hills Memorial Park following service.