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Mrs. Hendley was born July 19, 1938, in Swainsboro to Carlton Hillery Anderson and Bessie Kirkland Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy C. Hendley; sister, Linda Holbrook. She was a lifelong member of Blundale Baptist Church. Celia loved being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a 1956 graduate of Swainsboro High School.
She is survived by her son, Tim (Tammy) Hendley of Swainsboro; daughter, Pamela (Lyn) Keyton of Twin City; sister, Becky Yawn of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Ashley (Jody) Cowart, Emily Hendley, Chris (Payce) Keyton, Lauren (West) Bedgood, Miley (Levi) Carter; 7 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Graveside Service will be held at Blundale Baptist Church Cemetery on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Larry Jennings officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Blundale Baptist Church.
The family wishes to express gratitude to the residents and staff at Southern Manor at Candler who made their mom's last years special and filled with love.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Blundale Baptist Church, 2675 US 1 South, Swainsboro, GA 30401.
Condolences may be submitted online at www.durden-hudsonfuneraldirectors.com
Durden Hudson Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Celia Viann Anderson Hendley, 86, of Swainsboro.
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