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Doris Hendricks Obituary

Doris W. Hendricks, 89, passed away at Liberty Regional Medical Center Tuesday, August 28, 2018, surrounded by her family.

Born in Johnson County, she lived most of her life in Hinesville. She was a member of Midway First Baptist Church and the VFW. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Aaron P. Hendricks; one grandson, Nathan P. Hendricks; parents, J.E. and Lonnie Bell Williams; and brother, James H. Williams.

She is survived by her children, Thomas D. Hendricks (Jane) of Marietta, Dwane P. Hendricks (Shari) of Savannah, Mary Sue Prince of Hinesville, and Joann Downs (Rick) of Jesup; grandchildren, Tegan Childers, Rachel Hendricks, Jennifer Caskey, Joey Prince, Ashley Jones, Quincy Jackson, Callie Jackson, and Heather Downs; two great-grandchildren, Joanna Jones and Allison Jones.

Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday, August 30, 2018, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel. Funeral Services will begin at 10 am, Friday, August 31, 2018, at Midway First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Williams Chapel Church Cemetery in Kite, GA.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.StJude.org), 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Mrs. Hendricks's family would like to thank the staff of Coastal Manor Nursing Home for the wonderful care they provided to her.

Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.carteroglethorpe.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Savannah Morning News on Aug. 30, 2018.

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September 1, 2018

You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace will give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. Isa 41:10

Karen (Roberts) Fuller

August 30, 2018

Mary and family, It's been many years since I have seen all of you but I do remember what an awesome lady your mother was. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless all of you in this difficult time.

Mollie Baldwin

August 30, 2018

My condolences to the Family and I will truly miss her telling me how good her food is.

Richard Whitfield

August 30, 2018

Dwane and family, sorry for your loss. May God bless you.

Anne Prince

August 29, 2018

Prayers to your family

August 29, 2018

So sorry for your family's loss of Ms. Hendricks. May God be with your family at this sad time. God cares for us in times of sorrow. 1 Corinthians 15:26

Brenda Hancart

August 29, 2018

Prayers for your family, Dwane!!

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Memorial Events
for Doris Hendricks

Aug

30

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel - Hinesville

308 West Oglethorpe Blvd., Hinesville, GA 31313

Aug

31

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Midway First Baptist Church

GA

Aug

31

Burial

4:00 p.m.

Williams Chapel Church Cemetery

Kite, GA

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Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel - Hinesville

308 West Oglethorpe Blvd., Hinesville, GA 31313

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