Melanie Ruth Hensley

7/23/2018

Melanie Ruth Hensley, 67, of Marietta, NY passed away unexpectedly on July 23rd. Melanie was born on January 18, 1951 in Syracuse, NY, to the late Lucius Homer Bailey Jr. and the late Ruth Dempster Bailey. She attended Corcoran High School and SUNY Delhi, then pursued a career in veterinary science. She worked for over 30 years at Nichols Veterinary Hospital in Skaneateles, NY.
Melanie served as a Deacon at the First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles, was an avid traveler, achieved a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and enjoyed daily walks with her border collies. Most of all, Melanie cherished spending time with her three beloved grandchildren.
Surviving are her children, Elizabeth Thomas (William) of Silver Spring, MD and Melanie Hicks (Erik) of Camillus, NY; three grandchildren, Rhys Thomas, Avery Hicks, and Beatrice Thomas; four siblings, Kristine Johnson (Bruce), JoAnne Myles (Richard), Sarah Carelli, and Jonathan Bailey (MaryJo); and sister-in-law Margaret Bailey. She was pre-deceased by her husband, John Frederick Hensley, and her brother, Lucius Homer Bailey III.
A memorial service will be held on Monday July 30th at 1pm at First Presbyterian Church, Skaneateles with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John Dau Foundation www.johndaufoundation.org.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

16 Comments

Emma

7/26/2018 05:39:29 pm

Prayers are with the family. Melanie will be greatly missed- she took such amazing care of my animals. She was a true blessing!

Lindsey

7/28/2018 09:48:50 am

Sorry to hear of your love one death.can you believe what the bible says? ,you can for at least three reason . ,the bible says J eh God is called the source of life he does not cause death the devil does. ,so what happen when someone dies? Ps Th 146:4, says his spirit goes out he retires to the ground on that very day his thoughts perish. ,we, know that we will die but the dead know nothing for there is no work nor wisdom in the grave Ecc Ch9:5&10.Jesus likens death to sleep. Jhon Ch5:28&29 says that the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out. ,and that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous. ,at Acts Ch24:15. ,so you will be able to see your love one again

LISA KWIEK

7/27/2018 06:07:13 am

Our family sends prayers and strength to all of you. Melanie has been a part of our extended family for 31 years and her quick wit and strong support will be greatly missed. Please know that we send our sympathies for your loss and will always hold her in our hearts. The Kwiek Family

Palen

7/28/2018 07:18:08 am

Melanie and family have been our extended family through all the years. She was like a sister to me growing up. I will greatly miss her smile and quick wit. Her kind nature only groomed her for the profession she chose, any animal in her care was blessed.

Good laughter, good times is what we have to hang on to. Melanie thanks for all the fun and precious memories, never to be forgotten.

God bless you sweet girl!

Rod A. Palen and Family

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Lee

7/28/2018 10:10:31 am

Sorry to hear of your love one. ,but the bible asks a very important question can the dead really live again? ,what would you say yes, no, maybe. ,do you believe what the bible says? Well you can believe what the bible says. ,at Acts Ch 24:15 it says there is going to be a resurrection of the dead.there is real hope of being reunited with your dead love ones right here on earth a paradise on earth this is no fantasy but a reality earth,-wide. Jesus taught us to pray at Matt Ch6:10 to let his kingdom to come. ,,that kingdom is a world government that is in Jesus Christ hands.we can be sure that the hope of paradise on earth will come soon

Michele Wheeler

7/28/2018 07:34:52 pm

My deepest condolences to the whole family, I remember Melanie when I was growing up...always very kind hearted. My heart goes out to her family!!

The Spencers--Pat, Tom, Thomas and Jamie

7/29/2018 01:48:15 am

Melanie was a dear friend and will be missed deeply. She was such a wonderful person who always put others before herself. I will always cherish our fun times up at Amelia. May God give rest to her soul and consolation to her family. Love you Melanie, Pat

Lea

7/29/2018 06:06:43 am

At John 5:28, 29, Jesus said: “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” This means that all the dead in Sheol, our loved ones included, will come back to life. Acts 24:15 reveals more about this grand event, stating: “There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” So even “the unrighteous,” many individuals who did not know and serve Jehovah, will get a future opportunity to gain God’s favor. Psalm 37:29 states: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.” Just some comforting words.

Agape

Dick & Julie Karlik

7/29/2018 10:47:53 am

Beth, Mel & families we are praying for your peace & comfort. LOVE & HUGS

Cheryl Palen McElroy

7/29/2018 03:36:48 pm

Melanie and the Bailey family,

I will forever be grateful to Mrs. Ruth Munson for inviting me to be a part of the float making for the 4th of July celebration at Amber New York for Davis grove when I was twelve years old. It was then that I met my lifelong friends; Melanie Bailey and Sara Rosenberg. It was a friendship and bond that has been life long. Summer days spent waiting for Mr. Bailey and Mr. Elliott to fix the boat, sun tanning, waterskiing, eating Halls pizza out in the middle of Otisco lake, smoking Sara‘s mother’s Lark cigarettes, and having the time of our lives, least of all eating fudgies that my parents never seemed to run out of. Otisco lake was our bond, the very best days of our lives were spent together sharing adventures; life‘s journey started there for the three of us. God has surely blessed us with the gift of friendship that time nor death will never break.
My loving thoughts and prayers to the family. My thankfulness to you Sara B. for notifying me.
My dear Melanie our time will come again and we’ll share our cream of mushroom soup and noodles once more.

My love,
Cheryl Palen McElroy

Less- Henegan family

7/30/2018 08:46:38 am

Mel touched our lives for decades and will be missed. We offer our sympathy and condolences to the family.

Michele

7/30/2018 02:24:19 pm

Sorry to hear about Mel, I worked with her daughter Mel for years. Thinking of you Melanie Hicks.

Also

7/30/2018 03:05:48 pm

I am truly saddened by your lost. I may not know you personally but after reading this obituary, your dear loved one must have been a wonderful person.

To the dear family & friends, the bible teaches " there is going to be a resurrection"- acts 24:15. Most people who have died will be resurrected. At John 5:28, 29 Jesus promised that " those in the memorial tombs will... come out". We can believe this because God has resurrected humans in the past and is eager to do it again because he hates death and views it as an enemy. 1 Corinthians 15:26

Jennifer & Derrick

7/31/2018 06:12:00 pm

We are so very sorry to hear of Melanie’s untimely death.
We had just moved to the area 13 years ago when an emergency situation with our dog took me to Dr. Nichols office. Melanie was calming, reassuring, and kind as she spoke to me on the phone, helped guide me to the office and get our dog in for treatment. She was a God-send and I will be forever thankful for her. She was clearly a lover of our furry friends.
Our condolences to her family, friends, and Dr. Nichols. She will be missed.

8/1/2018 04:30:30 am

I would like to extend my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the true God mend your broken hearts during this time (Psalm 34:18). The words recorded at John 6:40 further comforts us that God promises a resurrection hope, a time when we will see our dear loved ones again.

The Foehl 's

8/1/2018 08:43:22 am

We sadden to here about Melanie. For the past 22 years she was always a comfort when we brought our various cats and dogs in to the office. She will be greatly missed. We are holding your family in our thoughts and prayers.
The Foehl's and pets .

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