Helen Hensley, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend passed away September 19, 2015. Helen is survived by her husband Robert Hensley and children Tim Hensley, Todd (Julie) Hensley, Jodie (Patrick) Calloway, Bobbie (Joe Brown) Hensley, and two stepsons, John Hensley and Gary Hensley. Helen is is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Kesha, Kara, Kristara, Chad, Megan, Olivia, Tim, Sarah, Gracie and great grandchildren, Bryson, Loea, and soon to arrive Lucy. Helen is also survived by her brother, Conrad (Adele) Reiter and sister, Margaret Reiter and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Carl and Dorothy (Harrington) Reiter and brother Karl Reiter.

Helen was born in New Baltimore, MI and raised her family in Armada, MI. She and her
husband Robert were business owners and Helen was actively involved in civic organizations and her church. She was president and founder of Lightbearers, Inc a nonprofit organization that supported families, individuals, and ministries locally and throughout the world.

Helen and Robert moved to Indianapolis, IN where she was again actively involved in her local church and worked in the beauty and retail industry. She was loved by those in her neighborhood and took great joy in visits in her home from her family and friends.

Helen’s presence will be greatly missed but the radiance of her essence and the power of the light that shone from her spirit will remain bright inside the hearts and lives of those who had the privilege to know her and love her.

A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory, Harry W Moore Chapel. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until service time.