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Edna Hendrickson Obituary
of Newark Valley
Edna Hendrickson, 86, formerly of Candor, passed away on July 20, 2008 following an illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Lloyd and Thelma Brown; her husband, Francis; sons, Lloyd and Gene; daughter, Claudia; and brothers, David, Clayton and Lloyd. Edna is survived by her daughters, Julia Moore, Delores King, Marie Andrew, Patricia Craft; son, Neil Hendrickson; brothers, Dale, Donald, Keith and Roy LaVerne Brown; sister, Nancy Quinet; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Edna enjoyed playing bingo, bowling and being an AVON representative.
Family and friends will gather on Friday at the MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley from 10 to 11 a.m. A funeral service and celebration of Edna's life will follow there at 11 a.m. Rev. Nancy Adams will officiate. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Candor. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Home Delivered Meals, c/o Tioga Opportunities, 9 Sheldon Guiles Blvd., Owego, N.Y. 13827, in memory of Edna Hendrickson.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edna Hendrickson
July 30, 2008
All the angels in heaven welcomed the newcomer with open arms....
Heaven, we know, just got a little bit nicer.......
Nancy Root
July 29, 2008
Aunt Pat, sorrry I was not there. I know the pain of losing your mother. She is now dancing in Heaven with grandpa!
Nancy Root
July 29, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Brittany (Andrews) Padgett
July 27, 2008
Hi to all, I know I have not been around as much as I should have; I have learned that a lot in the last couple years, but I do remember how much love Grandma Hendrickson showed me and Bethany, and Zach and I will greatly miss her. She is up there having fun with my daddy now and we will see her again. I love you Aunt Pat and sorry I could not be there on Friday.
Luann Ford
July 26, 2008
Dear Pat,
I'm so sorry for your loss. The very hardest part of life is losing the people we love the most. I keep you in my prayers.
Love, Luann
Sharon Wist
July 24, 2008
My deepest condolences to Edna's family. Though it has been many years since I last saw Edna and her family, my mother and Edna are cousins on my mother's side. My mother's mother was Lottie Morton Barnes, and she was sister to Edna's mother, Thelma Brown. Thelma passed away many years before I was born, but we always saw Edna and her family at the Morton-Edgerton family reunions. I am very sorry to hear of her passing and know that she will be greatly missed by all those who loved her.
Sally Hotaling
July 24, 2008
To all my cousins, Please except my condolences I'm sure Edna will be missed by all. Sally (Hill) Hotaling
Marian & Mervin Carrigan-Williams
July 23, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
marcia parry
July 23, 2008
Pat and the rest of the cousins, Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. Marcia (Hill)Parry
The Craigs
July 23, 2008
Edna was a devoted, valued, and dedicated member of The American Legion Auxiliary for 40+ years. She will be missed by anyone that crossed her path in life. May she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and extended friends.
Lauri (Hill) Lamplough
July 23, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Edna. She was one of my Mom's first friends when we moved to Candor. We both adored her. She will be greatly missed.
sandy warren
July 23, 2008
pat, sending sympathy to you and your family. i remember mom from bowling and craft shows. she sailed to the other shore where she suffers no more. god bless
jerry andrews
July 23, 2008
Grandma you will be missed very much, I'm glad you got to meet my wife and spend time with us last year. RIP until we meet again. Love,Jerry,Riki and family
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