Kelly Elizabeth Hensley was born January 1, 1970, Memphis, TN to Loretta Kelly and the late Larry McAulay.

Kelly had a huge personality and touched every life she encountered. Her life was hard. She had her children young but Kelly managed to obtain her GED while raising three small children. She made a lot of sacrifices and worked very hard to provide for them. She decided after her children were grown to enroll and complete cosmetology school. She always had a passion for fashion and beauty. Kelly worked in the beauty industry for several years and she loved the craft so much, she then decided to go back to school to become a licensed instructor so she could share with others her gifts and talents. She taught at Gould's Academy and absolutely loved teaching. She loved her students and was able to use her creativity. Kelly had the biggest heart and was always willing to help whoever needed it. She would give when she didn't have and go above and beyond to help others in need. Kelly rededicated her life to Jesus and was baptized in 2015 by her daughter Kathryn Miller. We are confident that she is now resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior.

Kelly leaves to cherish her memories to, her mother Loretta Anne Kelly, Her brother GIno Bernardini. Her oldest daughter, son-in-law and 5 grandchildren Kathryn Miller, Rickey A. Miller II, Kira Leeann Miller, Rickey A. Miller III, Karlee Elizabeth, Katelyn Samantha Miller, RyeLee Anthony Miller. Her youngest daughter and 3 grandchildren Amanda Michelle Hensley, Destiny Shaniece Moten, Jeremiah Malik Robinson, Adien King Robinson. Her youngest son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren Jesse Mark Chandler, Shannon Marie Chandler, Graham Chandler, Charlie Chandler.