Melba Hendricks Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Melba Hendricks of Wood River, Illinois, born in Golden Eagle, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 89, on August 25, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melba Hendricks to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sandy Jones and Alma Jones (Brock); her siblings, Shirley Herter (Ellis), Greg Jones (Julie) and David Jones; her husband Charles Hendricks; her siblings-in-law, Charles, Ellis, Rosie and Rose; and her sons-in-law, Randy and Mick.
She is survived by: her siblings, Leland Jones (Rose), Virginia Murphy (Charles), Jim Jones (Carol), Noel Jones (Sally), Michael Jones (Rosie), Karen Kulp (Bob) and Fred Jones (Trish); and her children, Barbara Hillman (Randy) of Wood River, IL, Brenda Hill (Mick) of Kirkwood, MO, Brent Hendricks (Anita) of Bowling Green, FL, Beverly McPherson (Bob) of Grafton, IL, Brian Hendricks (Karen) of Chesterfield, MO, Beth Owens (Brad) of Stillwell, KS and Brock Hendricks (Heather) of Godfrey, IL.. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, as well nearly 175 nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Angels Parish and Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
