Photo courtesy of Cobbs Funeral Home - Pontiac
Feb 1, 1953 - Feb 22, 2026
Sending sincere condolences to the family of Alean Hendon. From Mr. and Mrs. Pete Hannah
Crystal Hannah
March 11, 2026 | Pontiac, MI
May Almighty Father God bless and comfort the family ❤ and strengthen the family
Anthony and jashon Johnson Martin
March 07, 2026 | Bogalusa, LA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patricia Anderson
March 06, 2026 | Detroit, MI | Acquaintance
The Hendon Family
My heartfelt condolences.
Sorry for your loss. Alean, was such a wonderful Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. Overall just the most sweetest and kindest person that you could ever have known. She will be missed dearly. May "God bless"
Carla, Cord and Cartavia.
Carla
March 05, 2026 | Pontiac, MI | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Maurice & Denise Adams
March 04, 2026 | Canton, MI | Friend
I love you so much aunt
Alvina Williams
March 03, 2026 | Pontiac, MI | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our prayers and condolences are with the family. May God’s peace rest upon you.
Gloria Abraham-Edwards
March 03, 2026 | Pontiac, MI | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ernestine Tolbert
March 02, 2026 | Pontiac, MI | Friend
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Adele Hopkins
March 02, 2026 | Pontiac, MI | Friend
Mrs. Alean Hendon, 73, of, Pontiac, Michigan, peacefully transitioned on February 22, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, surrounded by an abundance of love.
Alean was born on February 1, 1953, in Epps, Louisiana, to the late, Beatrice (Mason) Smith and Lee Edward Smith. She was also preceded in death by.three brothers: John Smith, Louis “Man” Smith, and Allen Smith; and four sisters: Shellie Shaw, Ruby Williams, Cora “Ann” Smith, Josie B. Shanks: one brother-in-law, Willie (Gail) Maclin: and one sister-in-law Eliza (Allen) Smith.
She grew up in Epps before relocating to Pontiac, Michigan, in 1967. She graduated from Pontiac Central High School and later continued her education at Oakland Community College (OCC).
At an early age, Alean was introduced to Christ, beginning a lifelong journey of faith. Her greatest passion was seeking the face of God and ensuring her family was spiritually grounded, prepared, and positioned to flourish in life.
She was united for 54 years in marriage to Gary Hendon Sr. in Pontiac, Michigan. From this union, three sons were born: Gary (Lumengo) Hendon Jr., Kenyon Hendon, and Quamaine (Seante) Hendon. She also leaves to cherish her loving memory: 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Cobb's Funeral Home 151 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Family hour will begin at 10:00am and the service will promptly start at 10:30am. Internment will be held at Perry Mount Park Cemetery, Pontiac, Michigan, immediately after the service.
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