Violet Hensley: key obituary facts
Is Violet Hensley dead? Yes. Violet Hensley died on August 7, 2026, at age 109.
Cause of death: Violet Hensley's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Violet Hensley known for?
She was an American luthier and musician.
More about Violet Hensley
Born: 1 January 1916.
Gender: female.
Occupation: musician, luthier.
Occupations: Luthier, musician.
Violet Hensley, an American luthier and fiddle player, died on August 7, 2026, aged 109.
Born Violet Brumley in Mount Ida, Arkansas, she made and played the fiddle and later became known nationally for her craft. She married Adren Hensley in 1935 and had nine or ten children; after that, she stopped making fiddles for several decades.
The couple moved to Yellville, Arkansas, in 1968, where she lived thereafter. Her work drew wider attention in 1970 when National Geographic featured her, and she also appeared on television programs including The Beverly Hillbillies, The Art Linkletter Show, Captain Kangaroo, The Bob Braun Show, Live with Regis and Kathy Lee, and CBS Evening News.