Helen Crosland Hendricks, age 99, resident of Kings Mountain, NC died peacefully surrounded by family on December 4, 2013 at Kings Mountain Hospice House following a brief illness.   She was born in Bennetsville, SC to the late Jack Weatherly Crosland and Helen Goggans Crosland.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Paul Eugene Hendricks; brothers, Everett Crosland and Jack Crosland.  She was a graduate of Winthrop College and taught business courses at Kings Mountain High School where she met and later married Dr. Paul Hendricks.  They were married for forty-two years until his untimely death in 1981.  Helen was a tireless worker for many charitable causes including the public schools and Meals on Wheels.  She belonged to numerous organizations including, PEO, Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, Home Arts Club, and several bridge clubs.  She was a faithful member of Central United Methodist Church and continued working at the Community Kitchen into her 90’s.   Helen loved the outdoors and children.  She was active in gardening, farming, hiking, swimming, sports and outdoor activities with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.   The family would like to express their appreciation to the wonderful caregivers, Mary Strickland, employees of Bayada, the staff of Kings Mountain Hospital, and Kings Mountain Hospice House. 

SURVIVORS: Son: Dr. Paul E. Hendricks, Jr. and wife Mary Ann, Kings Mtn. NC

Daughter: Dr. Sara H. Sinal and husband Paul, Winston-Salem, NC

Grandchildren: Paul Hendricks, III and wife Cecilia

Susan Geratz, Caroline Simes and husband Sharod Edwards.

Katie Jolly and husband Michael, Will Hendricks and wife Kandi

Great Grandchildren: Peter and Claire Geratz, Emma and Alex Simes, William Hendricks, Gray and Harper Hendricks, and Sara Jolly.  

Sister-in-law: Lois Crosland, Dallas, TX

Nephews: Jack Crosland and wife Sandy, Grady Crosland and wife Melodye, and John Crosland and his wife Zanne.

MEMORIAL SERVICE:  Central United Methodist Church, Sunday, December 8, 2013   3:00 P.M.   Rev. Rex Gibbs and Rev. James Grady Crosland

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, Central United Methodist Church, 113 S. Piedmont Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086  or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC