Betty Mae Hensel

Betty Mae Hensel, 54 of Winona died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at her home.
Betty was born January 6, 1964 in Rochester to Earl and Carol (Daniels) Hensel. She graduated from Winona Senior High in 1982 and attended Winona State University and MN College-SE Tech. Betty worked for many local businesses throughout her life, most recently at Knitcraft, which she loved dearly.
Betty enjoyed traveling and going on adventures; reading, arts and crafts, biking, hiking, attending local events and concerts and going to family reunions. Betty was noted for remembering details of events and dates; her ability to establish long-term relationships with an amazing number of people throughout the Winona community; and for her humor. She entertained many friends and co-workers with her funny stories. Betty was a faithful life time member of Grace Presbyterian Church.
Betty is survived by her sister, Rosemarie "Susie" Doucette; special friend, Art Niemi who was her companion for many of her adventures; many beloved extended family and close friends, and her two deeply cherished cats, Cuddles and Wiggles who are now looking for a new forever home. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, William Doucette.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Grace Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Rachel Riggle officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m., until the time of the service. Hoff Celebration of Life Center-Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to Grace Presbyterian Church or The Winona Humane Society.
Please share a memory of Betty and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.