Melanie JoAnne Wilson1,2,3

F, b. September 15, 1963, d. October 1, 2023
FatherVirgil Melvin Wilson1,6,5 b. circa 1931, d. January 10, 2013
MotherRuby Hazel Hall1,4,5 b. May 10, 1939, d. March 10, 2023
     Melanie JoAnne Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 She was born on September 15, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,5 As of June 28, 1981,her married name was Hensley.1 She married James William Hensley Jr. on June 28, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 Melanie JoAnne Wilson and James William Hensley Jr. were divorced on April 20, 2004 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 Melanie JoAnne Wilson died on October 1, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.5 She Melanie W. Hensley, 60, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was born on September 15, 1963, daughter of the late Virgil and Ruby Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her niece, Shannon Perkins. During her working life, Melanie worked in various accounting departments. She enjoyed being at the beach, playing board games, working puzzles and spending time with family. Melanie is survived by her spouse, James Hensley; her daughters, Jamey Robertson and Jennifer Hensley (Bobby VanOver); her grandchildren, Alexis, Austin, Wesley, Jesse, Blake, and Haley; her sisters, Regina Schaaff, Donna Cannaday (Dean), Patricia Repass, and Melinda Reynard (Doug); her brothers, Barry Perkins (Jenny) and Robbie Perkins; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 3, 2023.5

Family

James William Hensley Jr.
Marriage*She married James William Hensley Jr. on June 28, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 
Divorce* Melanie JoAnne Wilson and James William Hensley Jr. were divorced on April 20, 2004 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Jennifer Hensley5
  • Jamey Joanne Hensley1,5

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Hazel Hall Wilson obituary in the Mar 14, 2023 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melanie W. Hensley obituary in the Oct 3, 2023 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Virgil Melvin Wilson obituary in the Jan 11, 2013 edition.

Dillard Martin1

M, b. January 11, 1956, d. January 11, 1956
FatherEdward Dillard Martin1 b. September 22, 1930, d. February 11, 1998
MotherFrances Lucille Staton1 b. May 13, 1934, d. January 15, 2001
     Dillard Martin died on January 11, 1956 at Charlottesville, Virginia.1 He was born on January 11, 1956 at Charlottesville, Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mary Ann Layman1,2,3

F, b. December 25, 1954, d. December 26, 1954
FatherGeorge Russell Layman1,2,3 b. September 8, 1923, d. September 19, 2003
MotherViola Christine Martin1,2,3
     Mary Ann Layman was buried at Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 30 Tinkling Spring Drive, Fishersville, Augusta Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on December 25, 1954 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.1,3 She died on December 26, 1954 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the George Russell Layman obituary in the Sep 21, 2003 edition.
  3. [S12737] Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Augusta Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.