Clara A. Hendrickson's Obituary
Decatur-Clara Ann Hendrickson, 63, of Decatur departed this world and entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, January 29, 2011 with her loved ones at her bedside.
A service to celebrate the life of Clara will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and a visitation from 4-8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the funeral home. The Rev. David Rowan to officiate the service. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Clara was born September 16, 1947 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Parker and Leah (Jewell) Brown. She was one of nine children. Clara was an avid country music fan, loved to play bingo, making crafts, and collecting bear figures. Clara was a devoted homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Clara was a former employee of Essex Wire. She will be dearly missed and memories will be deeply cherished.
Clara leaves behind to cherish her memory, loving companion of many years John Messersmith of Decatur, sons; Parker Webster and wife Lori of Rural Moweaqua, and Michael Hendrickson and wife Amber of Colchester, IL, daughter; Rose Gower and husband Jason of Decatur, grandchildren; David Webster, Kenneth Hobbs, Leah Jacinto, Tasha Gower, Steffannie Carlisle and Parker Webster Jr. all of Decatur, and 9 great-grandchildren, sisters; Mary Matos of Decatur, Linda Knotts of Decatur, and Ruth Samon and husband Johnnie of Decatur, and several loving nieces and nephews.
Clara was greeted into Heaven by her parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff of the St. Mary’s ICU for their devoted loving care.
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