Cathy E. Hendricks
On Sunday, May 20, 2018, Cathy “Granny” Elaine Hendricks passed away at Hot Springs National Park Medical Center due to acute respiratory distress syndrome. We are very much grieving her unexpected death.
Cathy is survived by her loving husband, Terry Hendricks; her two daughters, Kimberly Malone and Kelly Hanson; her four grandchildren Brian Daniel, Logan, Sophie Elaine, Ada; her two sisters, Tena, Dixie; seven nieces, one nephew, several great-nieces and -nephews, countless friends and colleagues.
Cathy was born in Atlanta, Ga., and graduated high school at Jacksonville, Ark. She received her bachelor and master’s degrees from the University of Central Arkansas in special education. She taught public school special education in North Little Rock, Ark., Pine Bluff, Ark., and for 28 years in Duncanville, Texas. The last five years, she concluded her amazing career at Mountain Pine High School. She will be missed by all of her students that she so enjoyed teaching and by the faculty and administration of all her schools.
She was an avid Razorback, Duncanville and Mountain Pine football fan, and loved to travel. One of her favorite places was Ireland, which she was able to visit for the first time last year. She supported the military, as her father was a retired Air Force veteran. She loved teaching British literature and was very generous with her time and money. She sponsored college scholarships for several Mountain Pine students. She loved her four grandkids and looked forward to seeing them on family vacations and holidays.
Cathy was a wonderful wife, mother, “Granny,” teacher and friend. She always put others first, especially the needs of her students. Her biggest joy was seeing others’ successes. She will truly be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Walnut Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Teddy Cross officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to the Mountain Pine School District in memory of Cathy.
Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.