A Celebration of Life for 87-year old Carol Hencey will be held Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 at 11:00 CT at Blase Strauser Memorial Chapel in Gothenburg, NE.
Online condolences may be left at blasestrauser.com
Carol Jeanette Hencey was born June 4, 1936, in Gothenburg, NE. She went to her heavenly home on November 7, 2023 at Life Care Center in Longmont, CO.
Carol was a woman of faith, who loved the Lord, her family and friends. She graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1954 and met the love of her life, Garey Wagner Hencey, in 1957.
Carol and Garey married on January 19, 1958, and together they were blessed with six children. Their life adventure took them to many places, including Oregon, California, Florida and Colorado.
Carol loved being a wife and mother. She enjoyed celebrating any special day or event with family, and particularly enjoyed going to all of their sports events.
Carol dedicated her life to serving others. She had a unique gift of creating beautiful handmade crafts, which she gifted to many.
Carol’s Christian faith was an essential part of her life. She loved Jesus and lived a life full of the fruits of the spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, and Gentleness.
Carol is survived by her children: Ron, Mike, Michelle, Brenda, Brad and Pam; 12 Grandchildren; and 14 Great-grandchildren.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Elnora Fickenscher and her husband Garey.
JOHN 3:16-17
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”