Mimi was born August 10, 1947, in Jacksonville, Texas to Orman and Virginia Kate Ford Palmer. She married Eric Hensley on September 15, 1986, in Dallas, Texas. She worked in education as a speech therapist and was of the Episcopalian faith. Mimi enjoyed gardening, literature, poetry, politics, and art. She was an avid watercolor painter, and after retiring she opened her own art studio where she shared her joy of painting with others.
Mimi is survived by her husband, Eric Hensley; daughter, Gina Byrum and husband, Elmer; grandson, Russell Byrum and wife, Sarah.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and by her brothers Rusty Palmer and Melvin Palmer.

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Lee and Bee Whittenborn
Shiner, TX Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Such a beautiful and unique person. I will miss her for a long while. Blessings to Eric, Gina and young Russell. She loved you all so deeply