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Kim Hensey Obituary
PEORIA - Kim Hensey (Camille Jane Franks) of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020, at Thrive at Beachwalk Memory Care Facility in Ft. Myers. Kim was born on November 17, 1941, in Peoria, Illinois, to Alvin and Lucinda Franks.
She is survived by her daughter, Lori Goelz-Simmons, and Lori's husband, Warren of Houston, Texas. Also surviving are two brothers, Lynn Franks of Sacramento, California and Lyle Franks of Mill Valley, California. Other relatives surviving are a nephew, John Franks (Kathleen) of Sacramento, California; and a niece, Crimson Gillespie, of Gilbert, Arizona.
Kim graduated from Richwoods High School in Peoria, Illinois, in 1959. She attended both the University of Arizona and Bradley University. After living briefly in Southern California, Kim returned to Peoria, first working for attorney, Tom Cassidy and then Caterpillar, Inc. In 1970 she went to work for RLI, Corp. as an Administrative Assistant. She rose through the ranks there and retired in 2007 as Vice President and Corporate Secretary. She served as a role model to many female RLI employees over the course of her career there. Upon retirement she moved to Ft. Myers, Florida.
Kim was a member of the American Association of Corporate Secretaries and was a board member of the local Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Kim was a generous soul to all, especially to family and friends. She could evoke a smile and generate humor amongst close friends and strangers alike.
There will be a private burial at Swan Lake Memory Garden in Peoria, IL. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date next year in Peoria. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to Kim's favorite charity:
Best Friends Animal Society 5001 Angel Canyon Road Kanab, Utah 84741-5000.
Kim loved all animals and she would be honored to have memorials made in her name to any animal charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lynn Franks
November 21, 2022
Kim's dog is with my son John and his wife Kathleen, a mile from me. Whenever I see Levi, I think of my sister. Of course, I think of Kim often in Levi's absence. She is missed greatly.
Lynn Franks
Diana D Lippert
March 14, 2022
Thank you Kim for everything you taught me...I miss you!!! I never knew you passed and I pray ill see you again
Patricia (Poo) Fleming
December 2, 2020
Kim and I have been friends for 60 years and without a doubt I will miss her terribly until we meet again. We have tons of memories, that I will treasure forever. I love you Kimmie. Rest In Peace
Cheryl Spence Carr
November 30, 2020
Kim was a fun spirited gal snd worked with her in 1967/68. She introduced me to the Peoria Ski Club and we were double troybke! Oh what fun we had skiing. Beautiful inside and outside too. Blessings to her family.
Helen Imes
November 28, 2020
Had a lot of good times with Kim. We had a great time in Las Vegas several years ago. I remember all of her kitty’s that she loved so much and her dog. Thinking of you Kim.
Patti &Jeff Staley
November 27, 2020
My husband Jeff Staley and I knew Kim for many years through our days when we worked for Hoerr’s nursery, taking care of her gardens for her. We are both so sad to hear of her passing and have such great memories visiting with her and her dogs on her porch! Thoughts and prayers to her daughter and family.
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