Leona Hendrickson

October 07, 2022

Leona Hendrickson, 91 years old of McGregor, Texas, died September 27, 2022. A memorial service will be held October 15, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in McGregor with Pastor J.T. Miller officiating.

Leona Hendrickson was born in McGregor on July 27, 1931, the daughter of Henry Lange, Sr. and Ella Lippe Lange. She graduated from McGregor High School in 1948.

On September 9, 1953, she married John Ray Hendrickson of Nowata, Oklahoma, at Zion Lutheran Church. Leona worked for Esco Distributors for 16 years, retiring in 1994.

Mrs. Hendrickson was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where she served as Sunday School teacher, a member of the Alter Guild, Church Council, and secretary/treasurer of the ELCA Women’s Group. After retiring, she delivered Meals on Wheels and was active in the Garden Club.

Mrs. Hendrickson was past president and secretary of Hermann Sons Lodge 132. She enjoyed playing dominos and Skipbo with her friends and cherished her time hosting coffee every Tuesday at her house.

Mrs. Hendrickson is preceded in death by her husband, John Hendrickson. Survivors include her three daughters: Teresa and husband, John Sneed, of McGregor, Laura and husband, Bob Doverspike, of Carrollton, Texas, and Jonika and husband, Alan Sandersen, of Richmond, Texas; five grandchildren: Jason Sneed and wife, Kara, Matthew Sneed and wife, Shasta. Whitney and husband, Kevin Locke. Alyssa Sandersen and fiancé, Garrett Fulce. Lauren and husband, Stephen Flolid; nine great-randchildren: Morgan and husband, Zach Richardson. Maelory Sneed, Jaxon Sneed, Kayla Sneed, Larami Sneed, Elizabeth Sneed and Andrew Sneed. Grayson and Ella Locke.

For those desiring, the family has suggested Zion Lutheran Church for memorials.

The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice for their loving care and support.