Rebecca Hennis

Mrs. Rebecca Dunn Hennis, 87, of Mount Airy, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, May 9, 2020.  She was born June 30, 1932, in High Point, to the late Lilla Cecil and Ira Bernard Dunn.  She attended Guilford College, where she was an honor student.  On September 12, 1953, she married Hugh Linwood Hennis, Jr. of Mount Airy.  She and her husband founded and operated Leisure Time Supplies, which furnished and decorated motels and country clubs in a ten state area, where she served as business manager.  Her hobbies included traveling, playing bridge, and antiquing.  She also had a special love for dogs throughout her life.  Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Linwood Hennis, Jr.  She is survived by her sons, Dr. H.L. Hennis, III and his wife, Rachel Lynn Hennis, and Jeffrey Scott Hennis and his wife, Dr. Anne Richards Hennis.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, the Founders Circle, and the Rebekah Sunday School Class.  She served as a deacon and coordinated the Friends Feeding Friends program for several years.  Her special ministry was sending cards and notes of encouragement to friends and relatives.  The family would like to extend a special thank you to Home Instead for their service during the last few years and the care and compassion of dedicated caregivers, Betty Freeman and Tammy Marshall.  A private service will be held for the family with the Rev. Jay Meadows and Dr. Roger B. Gilbert officiating.  Burial will take place at Oakdale Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Organ Fund, 714 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC  27030.  Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.