IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Geraldine May

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Aldridge Hendrixson

September 16, 1932 – September 2, 2024

Obituary

Geraldine May Aldridge Hendrixson entered eternal rest on Sept 2,2024 at her home at the age of 92.

She was known affectionately by her family and friends as Geri. She was an esteemed alumna of Wynne High School, Wynne, AR, and played first string guard on the basketball team her Junior and Senior year, the team winning all state, graduating in 1950.

Geri's first job was working in the office at Fair Oaks Rice Dryer, Fair Oaks, Ark. After her children were born, she worked on the Naval Base in Millington and fondly remembered as the manager of the Chief Petty Officer Club for many years. She was owner operator of a Cookie/Bakery store, and worked one season auditing income tax returns for IRS. Geri's last business venture was owner operator of a Chicken Egg farm in Crane Hill, Alabama.

Geri, a beacon of unwavering friendship and kindness, has left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her. She was always determined and independent and continued to be so in her final months of life.

She was a member and very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Working at the temple was a very important part of her life.

Preceded in death her husband of 47 years, Tom Aldridge, and her husband of 16 years, Jack Hendrixson. She is survived by her children: Mariette Wood (Jim), Thomas Heflin Aldridge, Jr., Jeffrey Aldridge (La Vonne),

Grandchildren: Aundrea, Juli Blue, Justin, Crystal, Tre, Thomas, Lindsey, Abigail, also loving grandmother to Zachary, Shani, Shelby, Jaxon.

Great Grandchildren: Ashley, Maegan, Chloe, Jacob, Ashlyn, Skylar, Avery May, Maggie, Juni, Rowan, Peyton, Myles.

Great Great Grandchildren: Julian, Walker

Special former Daughter-in-law. Kitty Aldridge

She was the daughter of Herman and Mariette Stewart, Fair Oaks, Ark.

Survived by her Sisters: Mary Jane Kennon, Ruth Joyner, Brother preceded in death, Bill Stewart .

Very grateful to Amedisys Hospice service for their support near the end of her life.

We invite all who cherished Geri to join us in a ceremony of remembrance at 11 am with service at 12 pm on September 11, at Forest Hill Funeral Home, 2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, where we will share stories, laughter and tears just as Geri would have wished.

Burial immediately following at West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest-Hill Irene Rd, Memphis, TN.

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West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery

4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Memphis, TN 38125

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