Elizabeth "Betty" Hendricks's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2025 in Decatur, Illinois

Elizabeth "Betty" Hendricks

August 25, 1923 - June 8, 2025 (101 years old)

Decatur, Illinois

Elizabeth "Betty" Hendricks's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2025 in Decatur, Illinois

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Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery

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Elizabeth "Betty" Hendricks

August 25, 1923 - June 8, 2025 (101 years old)

Decatur, Illinois

Elizabeth Hendricks Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elizabeth Hendricks of Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on June 8, 2025, at the age of 101, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Devore and Freda Deakins Devore; her spouse Captain Lane Hendricks; her sons, Earl, Charley and Lane; and her granddaughter Samantha.

She is survived by: her son Jim; and her daughters-in-law, Kathy, Diane and Brenda. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 23rd 2025 at 2:00 PM and at 3:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, June 23rd 2025 at 4:00 PM and at 5:00 PM.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery



Mon

June 23

Graveside service

2:00 PM

Graceland Cemetery
2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Mon

June 23

Graveside service

3:00 PM

Et Graceland Cemetery
2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Mon

June 23

Celebration of life

4:00 PM

Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
4135 Mt Auburn Rd, Decatur, IL 62521

Mon

June 23

Celebration of life

5:00 PM

Et Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
4135 Mt Auburn Rd, Decatur, IL 62521

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June 11, 2025

Jen Phillips wrote a sympathy message

“Formerly genanne, I wish the family peace at this time. I have a few stories. Like the time we had a dinner and my dsughter made every 1 laugh over a finger.”


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