In Memory

Dixie Hensley (Kemp)

Dixie Hensley (Kemp)

Dixie Lee Kemp, 72, of Martinsville passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. She was born Thursday, October 2, 1947 to the late Newell and Edith (Nail) Hensley in Martinsville. Dixie was a 1965 graduate of Martinsville High School. She worked for Martinsville schools as a Teacher’s Aid and was the longest tenured upon her retirement. She loved visiting antique shops but most of all, loved being with her great grandkids. She is survived by her husband, Morris G. Kemp who she married June 24, 1966; children, Teresa Kemp of Plainfield and Craig Kemp of Martinsville; grandchildren, Jonathan Ewing and Courtney Street; great grandchildren, Michael Street, Mila Street, Melissa Street; sister, Norita Hubbard; special friend, Rita Shuffler. Graveside services are 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Nebo Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parent/Teachers organization at South Elementary School.