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

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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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