Betty Lou Hendricks

ADRIAN – Betty Lou Hendricks, 86, of Adrian passed away November 10, 2015 at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. Betty, aka Grandma Betty Lou, was born on November 15, 1928 to Herbert C. Carr and Margaret Jenkins Carr, their only daughter. She graduated from Adrian High School in 1946. After graduation she worked at Ford Motor Company in Manchester, Michigan from 1946-1951 while her husband to be was studying to become a dentist. On July 1, 1951, Betty and Doyle Hendricks were united in marriage by the groom’s father, Rev. Herald H. Hendricks. To this union were born four children: Pamala (Ted) Nestell of Saginaw, MI; Dennis (Barbara) Hendricks of Coldwater, Michigan; Patricia (Richard N. Jr.) Bennett of Adrian, Michigan and Mark (Nicole Eschbach) Hendricks of Blissfield, Michigan. The Hendricks’ were members of the Church of the Brethren, Adrian where she served in several offices; church clerk, played the piano and organ, taught Sunday school, directed the choir, and served as President of the women’s group. Betty and Doyle delivered Meals On Wheels for several years. She volunteered at Bixby Medical Center and was a charter member of Sweet Adeline’s until their disbandment. To continue her legacy she leaves 11 grandchildren and spouses and 8 great grandchildren: Tiffany and Derrick Yatzek and children, Noah, Lillian and Cora; Tim and Jennifer Bennett and children, Hailey, Nathan and Tyler; James and Sara Nestell; Destinee Steele and daughter, Abigail; Daniel Hendricks and daughter, Teagan; Aubrey and Will Dyar, Kayleigh and Matt Schwartz, Erinn, Jacob and Margaret Hendricks. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Carr, Earlene Carr, Shirley Carr and Catherine Choske. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Francis, Albert and William Carr. The funeral service for Betty Lou will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 13, 2015 at Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. David Morton and Rev. John Maguire officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park in Adrian. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Contributions in memory of Betty may be made to the donor’s charity of choice or Lenawee Medical Care Facility. Online condolences and memories are welcome at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.

Betty Lou Hendricks

November 15, 1928 - November 10, 2015