Bettye Hensley Brisentine

Bettye Lorene Hensley Brisentine, age 90, of Prospect, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and

great grandmother, passed away at home on February 1, 2025.

Bettye was born July 21, 1934 in Pendleton, Kentucky and was the oldest of three children to

the late Silas and Elizabeth Garrett Hensley. She was preceded in death by her sister, Patty

Kelley-McCombs, and her loving husband of 69 years, C. Kenneth Brisentine. Bettye is survived

by her daughter, Sheri B. Hicks; two grandsons, Rob Hicks (Alison), Brandon Hicks (Samantha);

great granddaughters, Kensington and Avonlea Hicks; and great grandsons, Harrison and

Henry Hicks; her sister, Connie Phillipe (Bill, deceased); three nieces, and many dear friends.

Bettye was a devoted member of Prospect United Methodist Church where she served on the

Administrative Board and as a Sunday School teacher. Bettye worked for many years as a

medical assistant to Dr. Ray Moore, Jr. She was a member of the Prospect Historical Society

and appointed an Honorary Kentucky Colonel.

The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all her caregivers, especially Phyllis

Marshall. Phyllis devoted the past six years providing exemplary care for Bettye.

**UPDATE DUE TO WEATHER**  A funeral to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the 

Chapel of Puckett Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 2:00 pm and the service at 3:00 pm.  Graveside services 

will also be at Puckett Funeral Home. To honor Bettye, memorial contributions may be made

to Prospect United Methodist Church.