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Country MusicrCOs Oldest Living Legend Dies at 109

Violet Hensley has died. The country music legend, who was known as the rCLWhittlinrCO Fiddler,rCY recently died at the age of 109, the city of Leslie,
Arkansas, announced on Facebook.

rCLToday, it is with great sadness that we share the passing of Ms. Violet Hensley, a true Arkansas legend and an honorary member of the Leslie community,rCY the post read, before explaining HensleyrCOs connection to the city.

rCLAlthough Ms. Violet called Yellville home, she held a special place in
the hearts of the people of Leslie,rCY according to the post. rCLAs the world- renowned WhittlinrCO Fiddler, she embodied the traditions, craftsmanship,
and spirit that have made our community the Whittling Capital of America.rCY

Back in 2025, the post revealed, Leslie honored Hensley in a special way.

rCLIn 2025, it was our great privilege to honor Ms. Violet by proclaiming Violet Hensley Day and presenting her with the Key to the City of Leslie
in recognition of her lifetime of preserving the art of whittling and traditional Ozark music,rCY the post read. rCLHer kindness, humility, and passion inspired countless people, and she graciously became part of our Leslie family.rCY

The post continued with the city extending its rCLdeepest condolences to her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.rCY

rCLHer remarkable legacy will continue to live on through her artistry, her music, and the generations she inspired,rCY the post assured.

rCLThank you, Ms. Violet, for sharing your extraordinary talents and your heart with our community. You will always hold a special place in Leslie,
and you will never be forgotten,rCY the post concluded. rCLPlease keep Ms. VioletrCOs family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.rCY

What to Know About Violet Hensley

Hensley grew up in Arkansas, according to local Missouri outlet KY3. After HensleyrCOs mom died during her childhood, her father taught her how to
carve and play the fiddle.

She went on to marry and have nine children, during which time she didnrCOt play the fiddle, the outlet reported. In her 50s, though, Hensley picked
the instrument back up and began working at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri.

For more than 50 years, Hensley crafted fiddles at the theme park,
according to the outlet.

rCLToday, we celebrate the beautiful life of our dear friend, Violet
Hensley, who passed away at the remarkable age of 109,rCY a rep for the
theme park told People. rCLFor decades, Violet touched hearts of Silver
Dollar City guests and citizens through the sounds of her fiddle, the
warmth of her smile and her stories.rCY

rCLShe wasnrCOt simply one of AmericarCOs most respected fiddle makers and musicians, she was the heart of an Ozarks tradition that connected
generations to this special place,rCY the statement continued. rCLTo know Violet was to experience genuine kindness, quiet humility and an
unwavering love for others and her deep, deep love for her family.rCY

During HensleyrCOs career, KY3 reported, she appeared on The Beverly Hillbillies, toured all over the country, performed at the Grand Ole Opry,
and was inducted into the National FiddlersrCO Hall of Fame.
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