"We send our sympathies to you all for you loss of a Mother, Mother-in-law and Grandmother. We are with you in spirit and know that she will be with you always. Lots of love to you all, Wayland and family"
In loving memory of
Jean Cote
Debra "Deb" Jean Cote (Hensley) passed away in her home, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona at the age of 60 years old. She was born on February 3, 1956 to JoAnna and Olen Hensley in Asheville, NC. Deb lived most of her life in Anchorage, Alaska until 2011, when she made the decision to move to Arizona to be closer to family although always considered Alaska to be her home. She was an amazing singer in the Honor Choir and proud to be a part of the construction of the Trans Alaska Pipeline. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, crafts, scrapbooking, music and spending time with family and friends. She especially found the best times in life were times spent with her granddaughters. Her heart was bigger than life, always caring for others along the way. She is survived by her mother JoAnna (Stanley A. Baltzo) Hensley-Baltzo; significant other Rodney Lewis; sons Jeff (Megan) Hensley, Aaron (Lindsey) Lampert; granddaughters Jordyn, Ashlyn and Ivy; brother Michael (Sharon) Hensley; niece Alyssa (Robby) Prochnow; step-sister Kitsel (Stacy) Belmudes; nephew Drew Hensley and extended family in North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her father, Olen Eugene Hensley. Funeral services will be held at 4:00pm Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Flowers may be sent to the mortuary or a donation to a charity may be made in honor of Deb. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com for condolences.
Tributes
"My heart aches at the passing of my best friend, my sister from another mother. I lift prayers of comfort for all of Deb's family. I pray that God holds each of you close. I love your family and know that we have a lifetime of wonderful memories of Deb."
"Dear JoAnna and Stanley, My sincere condolences on the loss of Deb. I was thinking of her just the other week, and so was shocked to read her obituary today. It is never easy to lose a child, but I pray that your pain will, in time, give way to better times remembered and celebrated. For now, my heart is with you both. I knew Deb only a short time, but would like to think I was helpful to her and you in that brief period I cared for her a little more than a year ago. Be kind and gentle with yourselves. Carla Ownwomon, RN"
"She will be missed so very much by all who knew and loved her! She was such a sweet soul with a huge heart! May God give you peace knowing she is at his side! I love you all very much, Kathy"
"Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time"
"We too send our condolences. .... Kenneth and Kathy Ivanoff"
"Sorry to hear about Jeff s mother. May she rest in peace with the Lord!!!!"
"To the Hensley family and other family members. We send our heartfelt love to each of you. Debra was a pleasure to know and she touched our lives with her beautiful soul. Dan and Birdie Parry"