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06/12/15 - NNHS Newsletter -
Christine ("Tena") Goodson Hensel

Ethel Christine ("Tena") Goodson Hensel
(16 Sept 1922 - 09 June 2015)

Newport News High School Class of June 1939

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,   
   There is yet more sad news this Friday. 
    Christine ("Tena") Goodson Hensel, Class of June 1939, mother of Sherry Hensel Huycke ('69) of VA and Lori Hensel Asby of VA, passed away in Newport News on Tuesday, June 09, 2015 at the age of 92.

   Sister of Carl Goodson of VA, Arlene Goodson Davis of SC, and Myra Goodson Jessen of VA, and of the late    Betsy Goodson Covert (June '37), she was the aunt of       Harry Covert ('57) of MD,     Norm Covert ('61) of MD,   Rachel Covert Paquette ('64) of MD, and of the late Fayetta Covert Stansbury (NNHS / Ferguson HS - '72) (11/23/54 - 06/03/10).


From the Daily Press - 06/12/15:

                   Christine ("Tena") Goodson Hensel

   

NEWPORT NEWS - Christine Goodson Hensel (Tena), 92, a lifelong resident of Newport News, was ushered into heaven on June 9, 2015 with her family at her side.

She was a June 1939 graduate of Newport News High School and attended Central Bible Institute in Springfield, MO. which is now Evangel University and Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.

Tena retired from Diamond Air Compressor as office manage after years of service. After retirement, she was a supervisor for Club Demonstration at Costco. She voluntarily served as pianist at Great Oaks Retirement Community for their church services.

Her greatest joy came from involvement with her daughters at school when they were young. She served as president of the band parent association for the Typhoon Band at NNHS. As long as she was with and helping family, she was in her element! 

 

 
 
 


She was a former member of First Assembly of God where she served for many years as a church organist, pianist, teacher, and in leadership positions. Her gift of hospitality was used in church, at home and in part-time catering in areas such as weddings, anniversaries and political meets and greets. She was well known for her delicious foods and preparations.

Tena was widowed for the past 37 years from Andrew J. Hensel. She was also preceded in death by her sister Elizabeth Covert.

Survivors include daughters, Sherry G. Huycke (Bill), of Hampton with whom she lived and received care, and Lori H. Asby of Newport News; siblings, Arlene G. Davis of Charleston, SC, Carl Goodson (Margaret) of Nellysford, VA, Myra G. Jessen (Bill) of Severn, VA; grandchildren, Andrea G. White (Phillip) of Hampton, Dr. Preston Garcia (Stacey) of Proctor, Vermont, Ashley Christine Groce (Kerry) of Hampton, Jerri Asby Greene (Mark) of Newport News, Nicole Greipel (Bernd) of Munich, Germany; great grandchildren, Makenna and Morgan White; Hunter Stinson, Hazel and Haley Groce; Vance Greene; Jarah, Adina and Alvin Greipel.

Family will receive friends Sunday, June 14, beginning 11:30 a.m. with services to follow at 1 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home. The Rev. Rusty Beck of Parkview Baptist Church will officiate and burial will be in Hampton Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to World Challenge or First Baptist Church Newport News, or Parkview Baptist, Newport News.

Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Published in Daily Press on June 12, 2015.
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June 12, 2015

Dear Sherry, My heart is with you and your family. Mom was a friend and parent to all she knew. What a wonderful gift Heaven has received. I am so sorry for your loss. Frances

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   Our sincerest condolences are extended to Mrs. Hensel's entire family and their friends at this difficult time.


  Y'all take good care of each other!  TYPHOONS FOREVER!  We'll Always Have Buckroe!

                          Love to all, Carol

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Carol Buckley Harty
7020 Lure Court
Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309
910-584-8802

 


Servant of God, Well Done!

Words by Charles Wesley (28 Dec 1707 - 29 Mar 1788)
Music by
George J. Elvey (27 Mar 1816 - 09 Dec 1893)

(The Methodist Hymnal, 1966, #288)

Wesley wrote this hymn in 1770 on the occasion of the death of clergyman George White.
Elvey's tune, "Diademata", has been set to several other hymns, notably "Crown Him with Many Thorns" and "Soldiers of Christ, Arise".
 

 Servant of God, well done!
Thy glorious warfare’s past;
The battle’s fought, the race is won,
And thou art crowned at last.

With saints enthroned on high,
Thou dost thy Lord proclaim,
And still to God salvation cry,
Salvation to the Lamb!

O happy, happy soul!
In ecstasies of praise,
Long as eternal ages roll,
Thou seest Thy Savior’s face.

Redeemed from earth and pain,
Ah! when shall we ascend,
And all in Jesus’ presence reign
With our translated friend?

 


"Servant of God, Well Done!" midi courtesy of http://www.norbry.net/midi/archive/hymn/ - 01/13/06

"Servant of God, Well Done!" lyrics courtesy of http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/e/servogod.htm - 01/13/06

Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 03/15/05

Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!

Ferguson High School's Anchor clip art courtesy of Steve Silsby (FHS - '72) of NC - 12/14/05
Thanks, Steve!

Musical Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/eltonjohn/561/indexoldies2.html - 05/06/09

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