Flora Hendrix

Decatur, GA.

Flora D. Hendrix, age 88, formerly of Chesterfield, SC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Thursday July 9, 2015 following complications from congestive heart failure. She was born March 23, 1927 in Chesterfield, South Carolina. She was the ninth of eleven children born to her parents, Thomas H. Douglas, Sr. and Laura McNair Douglas. Flora moved to Atlanta in 1947 when she married Harry B. Hendrix and they had three children. She supported her husband's business with administrative responsibilities, but her first love was being a mother and homemaker. In the mid 1970s, she began working for Rich's at Greenbriar Mall in their linen department. Her competitive side showed itself there as she won many awards, including employee of the year. When Rich's transitioned to Macy's she continued with the company moving to their store at North DeKalb Mall and retired with over 25 years of service. Following her retirement, Flora rarely missed a Saturday afternoon matinee ushering at The Fox Theatre. She volunteered there for over 15 years. Flora loved plants and keeping her yard in Decatur in meticulous condition was very important to her. She made friends easily with her contagious laugh and her relationships were always lifelong friendships, many of whom were in her Sunday School class at Clairmont Presbyterian Church. Flora is survived by her children Harry Douglas Hendrix, his wife Jane, Debra Hendrix Sanders, her husband Wayne, Beth Hendrix Blankenship, and her husband Earl. Her grandchildren Wes Hendrix, Christina Sanders-Rufenacht, Steven Sanders as well as her great grandchildren Adrielle and Paul Rufenacht were the joy of her life.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 6:00 P.M. Friday, July 10, 2015 at the A.S. Turner & Sons, Funeral Home, Decatur, GA. followed by a reception.

VISITATION: 3:00 P.M. – 3:45 P.M. Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, SC.

INTERMENT: Will follow the Visitation at the Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery, Chesterfield, SC


Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Hendrix family.