Obituaries

CMC mourns passing of Gloria Hensley

Gloria Hensley, a dental assistant at California Men’s Colony (CMC) in San Luis Obispo, passed away June 16, 2025.

Gloria Hensley, dental assistant, passed away.
Gloria Hensley

She began her career with the department as a dental assistant at CMC in September 2011. She remained at the institution until her untimely passing.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hensley family during this time of mourning,” according to CMC.

Details regarding funeral services are not yet available.


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