Joyce Marie Hendrix
August 27, 1939 ~ March 17, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville – Joyce Bost Hendrix, 65, died on Thursday, March 17, 2005, at Mountain Area Hospice Center following a courageous battle with cancer.
Joyce was born August 27, 1939 in Concord, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Junius Labon “Bud” Bost and Hollie Mae Tevepaugh Bost.
Mrs. Hendrix was raised in Kannapolis, NC, graduating in 1957 from A.L. Brown High School. She married C. Ray Hendrix on April 18, 1957. They remained in Kannapolis, but loved the mountains and desired to move to the Asheville area. That dream was realized when Joyce was transferred to Asheville in 1971 by Southern Pump and Tank Company.
In addition to her loving husband of 48 years, she is survived by two children, Kathy Gerth (and husband Bernie) of Mount Vernon, Indiana and Chuck Hendrix (and wife Josie) of Bermuda Dunes, California; five grandchildren, Clarke and Grant Racer of Asheville, Kyle and Carlee Hendrix of Bermuda Dunes, CA and Joey Hendrix who is currently serving a church mission in Santiago, Chile; and one brother, Doyle Bost (and wife Phyllis) of Concord, NC. She also leaves behind extended family, many dear friends and a loving church family.
Mrs. Hendrix was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where she lovingly and faithfully served in many capacities throughout the years. She retired from Padgett & Freeman Architects in 2001 after 23 years as their office manager. Following her retirement, she owned and operated Pattie’s Book Swap on Patton Avenue.
She enjoyed writing poetry and served in the 1980’s as President of the North Carolina Poetry Council. She was also a gifted singer, singing for many weddings, funerals and church meetings over the years. She loved to sew and was an avid reader.
She will be remembered as a concerned, thoughtful, loving person who was always willing to help and serve others in any possible way.
The family would like to thank the many friends and loved ones for all the prayers offered on her behalf during her illness and for the loving service provided by the staff of Mountain Area Hospice, as well as friends and family who helped so selflessly in this time of need.
The family will receive friends Sunday, March 20, from 6-8 pm at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian, 72 Long Shoals Road.
A funeral service will be held Monday, March 21 at 11:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3401 Sweeten Creek Road in Arden conducted by Bishop Malcolm Reeves. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Kathy, Joyce’s daughter, shared much of her mom’s ‘joie de vivre’ with our circle of friends. Her spirit and goodness will live on through her family. God bless.
Kathy, your mom sounds like someone we’d have loved, and someone by whose friendship we’d all be blessed by. Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
Hugs, Christie, Ernie, and family
My heartfelt condolences to Kathy and her family. May God’s healing love surround you all at this time of loss and may the knowledge that Joyce’s beautiful spirit is soaring give you peace and comfort.
Kathy, my prayers are with you, Bernie, Clarke, Grant, your brother and his family, and especially your dad. I know Joyce died knowing how much she was loved.
Time will heal your heart and allow you to remember the good times, and fade the memories of the recent months that she was ill.
Dear Ray and family,
I have known Joyce since 1981 and her days at Padgett-Freeman. She experienced many episodes of inflammation of the liver secondary mainly to medications and I always admired her strength and determination. Then she faced the most difficult situation of two separate cancers at the same time. She was an inspirational patient for me. She taught me significant lessons about how to handle such situations and it was an honor to help care for her. The picture you selected for her was perfect and is just how I will remember her in my mind’s eye. May God bless you in this difficult time.
Richard L. Smith, M.D.
I shall never forget Joyce’s singing, it was too lovely. I asked her once where she had voice lessons and she said she didn’t, ‘just sing whenever you can.’ Our hearts ache with you.
-Jessica, Greg and Abigail
Kathy and family, you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. As you learn to live without Joyce’s physical presence, I know you will gain strength in the love and memories that are left behind.
Kathy, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved mother. She lives on in your heart and the wonderful memories of your time together.
Joyce was an important part of my life when I was growing up in Asheville. She was my mom’s best friend and whenever I think of her I can always hear her wonderful laugh. I don’t ever remember a time when she wasn’t smiling or bringing one to someone else’s face. She was kind, funny, loving and extraordinarily talented. What a rare and wonderful person she was – I feel blessed that my life was graced with her presence. My heart goes out to each of you for your loss. You are in my prayers…
To Ray and all the family of Joyce Hendrix–
We just received word that Joyce had died. It is with great sadness at this earth’s loss of such a fine human being. She was truly a gift to all those who knew her. She graced this world with her existence. When I think of her I see smiles, a great personality, a real sunny, vivid spot in a world of subdued colors. It was a true honor to know her. We touched in experiences ever so often with a good feeling for each other. Thank you for making my world richer for having known her. Tom, my husband, and I send you all much love.
Sherry Jones (Town & Country Realty)
P.S. We need to celebrate in her life and her entrance into Heaven, a good place for a truly good spirit.
To Ray and all the family of Joyce Hendrix–
We just received word that Joyce had died. It is with great sadness at this earth’s loss of such a fine human being. She was truly a gift to all those who knew her. She graced this world with her existence. When I think of her I see smiles, a great personality, a real sunny, vivid spot in a world of subdued colors. It was a true honor to know her. We touched in experiences ever so often with a good feeling for each other. Thank you for making my world richer for having known her. Tom, my husband, and I send you all much love.
Sherry Jones (Town & Country Realty)
P.S. We need to celebrate in her life and her entrance into Heaven, a good place for a truly good spirit.
I became acquainted with Joyce through the loving words of her daughter, Kathy. I came to admire her throughout her long and courageous battle for her life. I am sure that the power and warmth of Joyce’s love and courage will support and surround you even though she is no longer physically with you. The love that resides in your heart and your many beautiful memories will keep her alive in the way that means the most. Ruth Edenbaum
god has called a great and very
loved lady
I will always remember her melodic sweet kind voice and how she was so kind to visit my son Jason as he was recovering in the hospital from a head-on collision. She and others comforted us during his operation. We love her so…
A very courageous lady with a very loving family. My heart goes out to all of you in this time of sorrow.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
We love you, Kathy!
My sympathy.
my profound sympathy at the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother….she was a beautiful woman and now she is an angel in heaven
As Kathy’s friend I’ve grown to know, admire and respect Joyce tremendously. May her beautiful spirit soar in heaven as it did here on earth. With love and many prayers going out to her loved ones, Grizel and family