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Faye Henson

Obituary for Faye Henson of Manchester, KY

Faye (nee Smith) Henson of Manchester, KY, formerly of Blanchester, OH. Born on September 16, 1944 in Manchester, KY. Passed away on July 2, 2025 at the age of 80.

Loving mother of Vicki (Robbin) Bussell-Shanklin, Stephanie (Keith) Zinsmeister, Tracy (Brian) Damewood, Eddie (Audrey) Zinsmeister and Rachael (Chris) Dickenson. Special friend Eric Slaven who was her devoted companion.

Former wife of Edward Zinsmeister, father of Faye’s children. Caring grandmother of Nikki (Jake) Sams, Toni (Diana) Zinsmeister, Jasper Damewood, Emma Damewood, Jackie (Ben) Thomas, Trey Zinsmeister, Lily Zinsmeister, Antony (Timberly) Burch, Alex (Alisha) Burch, Drew (Emily) Burch, Ava Pidgeon, Chad Pidgeon, Ava Dickenson, Adam Dickenson and the late James Hardy. Proud great-grandmother of Jillian (Kyle), Richard (Sara), Noah, Vanessa, Valerie, Dexter, Braylin, AJ, Paul, Mark, Jett, Leon, Asa and Ember. Devoted great-great-grandmother of Ellie and Asher. Dear sister of Lee, Rosie, Lotus, Lorraine, Flo, and Jewel Dean. Cherished daughter of the late Charlie and Mae Smith. Also survived by many relatives and dear friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.