Linda Roberts Hendrix “Beloved Mama & Nanny” Linda Roberts Hendrix, 87 of Waynesville, NC went to be with her Lord on April 17, 2016. She was born in Graham County, NC on January 21, 1929 to the late Daniel and Pansy Grindstaff Roberts. She was a wonderful mother and home maker who always put her children and others first. She loved her home of 62 years where she enjoyed her flowers. The most important joy in her life was her Children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She attended Allen’s Creek Baptist Church and looked forward to being reunited with her loved ones. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Gordon Eugene Hendrix in 2004; son, Keith Hendrix in 1994; grandsons, Haven and Heath Hendrix; great grandson, Joshua Norris; son in law, Bill Parton; daughter in law, Joyce Hendrix; brothers, William, Dillard and Glenn Roberts; and sister, Harriett McCall. Left to cherish her memory is seven children, Donna Parton, Roger (Mary Ann) Hendrix, Doris (Vick) Haney, Neal (Lani) Hendrix, Vickie Hendrix, Terry Hendrix and Steve Hendrix; thirteen grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; two brothers, Howard (Mary) Roberts and Ray Roberts; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 6 to 8 PM at Garrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Allen’s Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Eddie Deitz officiating. Burial will follow at Buchanan Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to express special thanks to Haywood Hospice for the wonderful care given to their mother. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Haywood Hospice and Palliative Care, 127 Sunset Ridge, Clyde, NC 28721. A Message of comfort may be left to the family and guest registry may be signed at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com
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