Jean Dockery Hendrick
November 23, 1927 ~ February 7, 2002
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Jean Dockery Hendrick, 74, of Asheville, died Thursday, February 7, 2002, at St. Joseph Hospital.
Mrs. Hendrick was a native of Cleveland County and was a daughter of the late Everette and Ada Godfrey Dockery. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack Dockery. She was retired with 30 years of service from Pittsburg Plate Glass in Shelby.
While in Shelby she was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Shelby where she was a WMU leader and also worked with Hospice. She moved to Asheville in 1989 where she was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church, Women Aglow, and was Chairwoman of the Homebound of WAB.
She is survived by her husband, Ford Hendrick; one daughter, Pam Haaby and her husband Gary of Townsend, TN; two sons, Drew Hendrick and his wife Karen of Charlottesville, VA and Mark Hendrick of the home; one brother, Sonny Dockery of Easley, SC; and five grandchildren, Kim Waller and her husband Preston, Erick Haaby, and Andrew, Madeline, and Bryan Hendrick.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Saturday at West Asheville Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Lewis officiating. Interment will be at 3:30 pm Saturday at Cleveland Memorial Park, Shelby.
Her family will receive friends at West Asheville Baptist Church on Saturday immediately following the service prior to leaving for Shelby.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Asheville Baptist Church Building Fund, 926 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
Dear Ford, We estend our deepest sympathy.Jean was avery special person. We remember her as a very dedicated christian.
Jean taught me many Godly truths through her words and actions. Her encouraging words were always heart-felt and genuine. I will miss her hugs but will look forward to seeing her again. I am thankful that God allowed her to be my mentor and friend.
I am going to miss this sweet wonderful christain lady. She was a dear friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Love Terrie Henderson
Lottie and Harold were so sorry to learn of Jean’s passing. She was a wonderful friend, always upbeat and caring and a joy to be with.
Our prayers are with Ford and his children and grandchildren. We love you all.
Jean was one of the most encouraging people that I have had the privilege of knowing. She always had a smile on her face, even in the midst of pain. God was very real to her and it showed in the way that she lived. I shall miss her…..
Dear Family,
She was a Saint of God. I remember the first time she came to Aglow. I went to her and sat by her. I never met anyone more loving and kind as she.
I remember the last time I saw her was a couple of months ago at Aglow and she never showed any signs of what she had been through.
I often ran into her at the mall before I moved to GA. she always had a good word and a sweet smile.
I really love that Lady. She is a great Lady, I will miss her as everyone that knew her will. We must all be ready to go to her someday.
May God give you peace and comfort.
Jean Harris
our deepest sympathies go out to all the family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do
sincerely, Bill and Dianne
Jean was a lovely person and a great friend, who was bless by our Lord. I’ll miss her very much. Our thoughts and prayers go with the family.
Jim & Conchita
Jean was such a joy to be around and always an encourager. Her smile was contagious. She will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ford and the entire family.
I worked with Jean at PPG for several years and enjoyed her friendship very much. She was a beautiful person. My condolences to Ford, Pam, Drew and Mark.
We express our sympathy to Jean’s family. We are so very sorry. Jean was an inspiration to my life as well as many others who were fortunate enough to know her. She was one of the most beautiful persons I have ever known.
So sorry for yours and our loss. Jean was avery special person and we loved her.
Mr. Hendrick,Drew,Karen & family, Our prayers and extended sympathy go to each of you during this time of hurt. Your family has something special! They have God and now HE has Jean and her days of pain are over. She is resting today at the Fathers’ hand. She was a very special person with always good things to say of everyone and about everything. She was always giving the Lord the praise for each & every thing in her walk of life. May you all find comfort in knowing that Jean touched many lives and her light will still shine- thru her husband, children and grandchildren. In visiting in your home, she always made us feel like we were family. What a Lady!
God Blessings upon you until you meet her again.
Don & Debbie Pruett
Jean was one of my dearest friends…we shared our joys as well as our disappointments throughout the years. Speaking of one joy we shared…Jean even allowed me to adopt her dog Sinbad whom we loved dearly. Jean was so very proud of Ford, her children and grandchildren and I know you will miss her in your lives…as I will. Her in-laws Karen and Pat held a special place in her heart. I feel we were all blessed to have Jean in our lives.