Norma Jane Hensley

February 14, 1934 - February 22, 2021

Jane was born February 14th, 1934 in McQueen Oklahoma the 3rd child and only girl of Offie and Leona Whitmire. She grew up on the farm milking cows and driving the tractor by age 10. At age 14 her father suffered a heart attack and she and her parents moved to the city of Altus where after recovering her father owned and operated a gas station. She graduated from Altus High School. This is where she met the love of her life Bob Hensley. After high school she attended Southwestern State University in Weatherford. After 1 year she transferred to The University of Oklahoma where she reunited with Bob. She graduated from OU with a bachelor’s degree in education. On August 18,1955 her and Bob were married in Altus. Their first child Cindy Ann was born in Norman. In 1958 they moved to Tahlequah where Bob took a job as a regional manager for Felt’s Family Shoes. Later Paula Jean and Rob were born in Tahlequah. Jane worked for more than 25 years at Northeastern State University where she served as assistant registrar for many years. Her and Bob owned Hensley’s Shoes located on Muskogee Ave. Bob and Jane were members of the South College Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her brothers Bill Whitmire, Elmo Whitmire and Charles Whitmire. Also, daughter Cindy Ann Johnson and husband Bob Hensley. She is survived by daughter and son in law Paula and Bill Burright of Fort Gibson. Son and daughter in law Rob and Tisha Hensley of Tahlequah. Son in law and wife Alan and Kim Johnson of Qatar. Grandson Drew Johnson of Tahlequah. Granddaughter and grandson in law Chelsea and Asa Poteete of Owasso. Grandson D.J. Burright of Ponca City. Grandson Louie Burright of Fort Gibson. Granddaughter Amber Westfall of Tahlequah. Granddaughter and grandson in law Meagan and Kevin Anderson of Fort Gibson. Great grandsons Asher, Craeton, and Gabe Poteete.