Courtney Lynne Hensel

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Courtney Hensel Obituary

Courtney Lynne Hensel Courtney Lynne Hensel, 27, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. A memorial service is planned for noon EDT Saturday, Aug. 28, at Morningside Baptist Church, 1560 Pedrick Road, Tallahassee. There will be a reception following the service at the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science, 3945 Museum Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32310, (850-575-8684); The Little Rock Zoo, No. 1 Jonesboro Drive, Little Rock, AK 72205, (501-666-2406); or the Extended Circle Animal Haven, a non-kill animal shelter, at P.O. Box 102, Tallahassee, FL 32302-0102 (850-656-9170). Courtney graduated from North Florida Christian School in 1995. She completed general education courses from 1995 to 1997 at Tallahassee Community College. While a student at TCC, she volunteered as an animal keeper for the Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science. She received an associate degree in zoo animal technology from Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, in 2000. After graduating, she became an elephant, giraffe, rhinoceros and zebra keeper at the City of Little Rock Zoo in Little Rock, Ark. She was there two years until illness took her away from her animals. She was a member the American Zoological Association and the American Association of Zookeepers. She was a Christian. Besides her love of animals, her second-greatest passion was country dancing. She lived life to the fullest and was an inspiration to all who knew her. Survivors include her parents, Larry and Carol Hensel; a sister and brother-in-law, Kimberly and Brian Sadler; a nephew, Ean Sadler; and a niece, Alayna Sadler. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and pets, and her zoo animals will also miss her.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat from Aug. 25 to Aug. 27, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Courtney Hensel

11 Entries

Laura Davenport

September 21, 2004

Dear Family and loved ones of Courtney,

I am deeply sorry to hear of Courtneys passing. I will remember her as a fun, kindhearted and sensitive person with a love for her friends and the people around her. Psalms 121

Gabe Sheheane

September 20, 2004

As a former classmate of Courtney at NFC, I was saddened to hear of her passing. I remember her as being a gentle & caring girl who almost always wore a smile. My prayers go out to your family.

Amy Pope

September 20, 2004

I went to high school with Courtney and recently heard of her passing. I just wanted to extend my deepest sympathy and let you know that your family is in my prayers. She was an accomplished young woman and will be greatly missed.

Christy Williams

September 3, 2004

I am deeply saddened to receive the news of your family's loss. I know that Courtney's strength, circles all of you. Please accept my sincerest sympathies to your family.

Ray Shackelford, Jr.

August 30, 2004

Boots and Larry,

I am deeply saddened to hear of Courtney's passing. She accomplished quite a lot in the short time she was here. I respect her accomplishments and fortitude.

I'm sorry we are so spread apart and cannot see each other very often but please remember I love you all and you are in my heart.

Larry Sadler

August 30, 2004

Kim,

I was so saddened when talking to Brian last week to hear Courtney had lost her battle. She has been on our prayer list at church for a long time, it was very difficult to give the congregation an up date. We will keep you and your mon and dad in our prayers to hopefully lift your spirits.

All Our Love,

Larry & Bella

Alicia Pope

August 28, 2004

I was so sorry to hear about Courtney. My daughter Amy and Courtney went to NFC together. I always thought so much of Courtney.

Your family is in my prayers.

Alicia Pope

Lois Arnold

August 28, 2004

Brian, Kim, Boots, & Larry,

I'm so sorry about Courtney. Her accomplishments were great. I'll really miss hearing about her work at the zoo. Please take care, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time.

Lois & Mike

Sara Eye

August 26, 2004

Brian and Kim I am so sorry for the loss of Courtney it came as a shock to me as I opened the email. I felt so close to Courtney when Kim sent me her website one day it just breaks my heart. My thoughts and prays are with your family all the way.

Elin Naas Nerland

August 26, 2004

Hi!

So sorry about your lose of Courtney.

It was so hard to get the news about her passing away.

I know I never met Coutney, but I felt I knew her trough Kimberly.

Kimberly told me alot about Courtney when I called Kimberly.

So you are all with me in my prayers and thoughts.

Wish I had been able to meet her.

Love from Elin a friend from Norway

Brian Sadler

August 26, 2004

Courtney was the model of strength and perseverance. Through Courtney’s life my family, as well as my extended family have become acutely aware of our own inability to look beyond the physical, and focus on the heart. What is inside outshines the outside in every sense. I will miss Courtney. My wife Kim will miss Courtney. My kids Ean and Alayana will miss Courtney. Anyone and everyone who had the pleasure of getting to know what hid behind that small yet powerful frame that was Courtney, will miss her. Court will be with all of us now, helping each of us to see what is behind the makeup, jewelry, and fancy clothes we all wear. We love you Courtney!

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