Mary Frances Hendrix
August 4, 1933 ~ January 1, 2023
Mary Frances Hendrix was born on August 4,1933 in Gurley, Louisiana to the union of the late Steve and Alma Richardson Jarrell. She was reared by her late grandparents, Levy and Nancy Richardson.
She was affectionately known as “Coot”, “Aunt Frances”, and “Mother Hendrix”. She touched many lives during her earthly journey. She peacefully went to be with Lord Jesus on January 1, 2023 at the age of 89 years.
Mary welcomed Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized at the age of 10 years old. She attended public schools and graduated from High School in Clinton, Louisiana. She attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Harbor College in Carson, California.
Mary was a child care provider at the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. She was a Crossing Guard Mama Patrol for the San Antonio Independent School District. She was an active servant at Fort Sam Houston Main Post Chapel Protestant Service as a child care provider. She was a dedicated member at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas, where she sponsored the Jubilee Choir and served in the kitchen. She was a founding member at Dodd Field Chapel Protestant Gospel Service at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where she served as Mother of the church. She faithfully attended Sunday School, Bible Study, and the Grayson Nursing Home Ministry. She frequently meditated with God as she referred to her garden as her “Praying Ground”. She inspired numerous people as an example of being a
“pillar of strength”, while receiving dialysis at Brooke Army Medical Center during the last five years of her life.
Mary was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas in 1954 and served in the Women’s Army Corps. She met her late husband, Alfred H. Hendrix, Sr., who was also stationed at Fort Hood. They were both married on January 28, 1955. Five children were born to their union. She leaves to cherish her memories Alfred
“Bruce” Hendrix, Jr., Yvonne (Joe) Powell, Rhonda Dunn, and Samone Hendrix. Four grandchildren:
Derrick (Shanell) Maxie, Dr. Brandon (Jamie) Maxie, Monique (Terrion) Rogers, and Jason (Dr. Tunette) Powell. Three great grandsons: Jason “J.J.” Joe, Joah, and Jordan Powell. Two great granddaughters:
Madison Maxie and Demi Maxie. One beloved brother: Jesse Jarrell; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Mary’s parents, Steve and Alma Jarrell, grandparents, Levy and Nancy Richardson, husband Alfred Hendrix, St., son Eric Douglas Hendrix, six brothers, Santee, Walter, Levy, Clovis, Steve, and Charlie Jarrell, two sisters, Lillie Mae Brooks and Lee Audrey George preceded her in death.
Services
Visitation: January 18, 2023 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MeadowLawn Funeral Home
5611 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX United States
78220
www.meadowlawnmemorialpark.com
Funeral Service: January 19, 2023 11:30 pm - 1:00 pm
MeadowLawn Funeral Home
5611 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX United States
78220
www.meadowlawnmemorialpark.com
Cemetery: January 19, 2023 2:00 pm
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd.
San Antonio, TX United States
78209
Sending condolences to the Hendrix Family.
Don and Nathalene Armstrong
To the Hendrix family,
I loved your Mother. She was one of the most Godly, beautiful, wise, loving, kind, forgiving, unselfish woman I’ve had the privilege of knowing. God knew I needed more mothering, thank you for sharing your mother with me. The love and guidance given to me over the years is forever going to be cherished. I send my families deepest condolences on the your loss.
Bedell, Tanya, Taryn, AJ & Taraja
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Our condolences to the Hendrix family. Your mother was like our mother, and she will be greatly missed. Our visits at your mother’s house felt like we were at my mother’s house, so full of love.
Mother Hendrix was always smiling whenever we saw her. We are saddened by her departure, but we know that she is resting peacefully now with the Lord and enjoying His presence.
William and Eloise McGee.
Otis L. Powell expresses her deepest condolences to your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She may be gone earthly, but; her loving memories will always be with you.
Mrs.Hendrix was such a wonderful, loving lady. Whenever she came to Sinclair Elementary, her smile and easy going manner always warmed my heart. Her relationship with her daughter Samone always reminded me lovingly of the relationship with my mom. I truly loved seeing them together.
Samone, my deepest sympathy for you and your family. You are one of a kind, and I know your mother was a big part of that.
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