Blondina Mae Hendrix

Blondina Mae “Deanie” (Welch) Hendrix of Erie, CO passed from her earthly home to be with Jesus, on August 19, 2021 at the age of 90, surrounded by her family, who were her greatest JOY. Her passing was caused by complications from a fractured hip in late June, not Covid.

Deanie was born March 20, 1931 in County Line, OK. She grew up in the oil fields around Konawa, OK, graduating from Northeast High School, Oklahoma City, Class of 1950. She attended Southern Methodist University, and was an accomplished interior designer. She won several local beauty pageants. Deanie attracted the attention of a handsome ROTC Cadet, Bill Hendrix. They were smitten for life, marrying August 18, 1950.

They worked together in the RV industry over 60 years, most recently with Dometic Group. They lived and worked out of several custom made coaches, not owning a house for 23 years! Deanie's smile and outgoing spirit was a welcome presence at hundreds of RV rallies and events from coast to coast for over two decades. Their work took them to Europe several times. After retirement, Deanie was a church volunteer for 17 years, always with the same smile and spirit.

Deanie's passing is preceded by parents, Clarence and Gracie Welch and brother C.L. Welch. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years and one day, William Hendrix. Surviving in addition to her husband, son, Brad Hendrix and wife, Suzi of Boulder. And daughter, Dana Hendrix and husband Eric Hepker of Erie.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Bible Baptist Church of Erie, 5050 County Line Rd, Erie CO 80516 on Thursday September 2, 2021 at 11AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations welcomed at TRU Community Care (Hospice) www.trucare.org/givingback