Carol Ann Stevens Henley-Hess

Carol Ann Stevens Henley-Hess, passed away to her eternal home with the Lord on March 13, 2023.  Carol Ann had the kindest soul and was a devout Christian, mother, friend and a Daughter of the American Revolution.  Rosary/Visitation is planned for Thursday, March 16, at 6:00 pm at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  Mass and Christian burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10:00 am.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Carol Ann was born and raised in Gainesville, Tx.  She attended local elementary schools, and graduated from Gainesville High School in 1965.  In 1969, she graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in education and began her teaching career in HEB school district.  She obtained her Master’s Degree in 1990 with a specialization in Gifted and Talented education.  In 1983 she began teaching at The Learning Tree before returning to GISD and finally retiring from Muenster ISD.

Carol Ann had a volunteer’s heart, serving the Morton Museum, DAR, GISD Alumni and Sacred Heart Church.  She was a published author.

In 1966, Carol Ann married Robert Paul Henley, Jr, also from Gainesville.  They had three children, Rob, Jon, and Kathleen.  She cherished her family more than anything and enjoyed spending time with them.

In 1995, she married James D. Hess from Muenster.  Together they loved to travel, dance, write stories, and spend time with their precious grandchildren, Kate, Lauren, Garrett, Ava, Jon, Trenton, and Kenley.

Carol Ann is survived by her three children, Rob, Jon, and Kathleen.  She is also survived by their children, Kate and Lauren Henley, Ava and Jon Henley, and Garrett, Trenton, and Kenley Muller, many friends and loved ones, and an abundance of former students she considered her own.

Carol Ann was predeceased by her loving parents Harry and Frances Stevens, her beloved Aunt Kathleen Coughtry, and Bob Henley and James Hess.

We would like to extend a special thank you to her devoted caretakers, Kayla, Marla, Chassanie and Zaria, as well as Kelly and Rebeccah with Home Hospice.