Jessie Hendricks

Jessie L. Hendricks, 89, of Holton, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009. She was born in Florence, KS on Sept. 29, 1919, the daughter of John and Clara (Bromley-Howard) Robinson.

She was a graduate of Florence High School.

Jessie married Thomas J. Hendricks. He preceded her in death in 1986.

Jessie worked as a sales clerk for Kresge, later Tom and Jessie worked and owned Tom's Trading Post as antique dealers for many years.

Jessie loved attending auctions and enjoyed repairing and making dolls.

She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Kay Roberts and husband of Orlando, FL; three granddaughters, Jessica, Joyce and Patty Ruth; several great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, 3 sisters, 1 half sister and an adopted brother.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wed., Aug. 19 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, Topeka. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. that afternoon in Hillcrest Cemetery in Florence, KS. Jessie will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where visitation will be held from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Holton Senior Citizens Center, 312 Pennsylvania Ave., Holton, KS 66436.