Dora A. Hendricks

Dora A. Hendricks, 63, went home to be with Her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 23, 2011 at 8:53 p.m. She was born in Lima, Peru on December 5, 1948.

Dora, the strong and determined fighter that we all knew and loved has finally triumphed over her disease and now has her reward in Heaven. Her love of the Lord provided her with comfort and joy. Her family and friends thank God for bringing her into their lives with her special love and compassion for everyone.

This angel of God is survived by her loving husband: William E. Hendricks; her lovely daughter; Colleen Nicholson, her only grandson; Michael Nicholson, sister; Ana and husband, Rev. George Hatmaker, sister; Martha and husband, Bob Vlassick, and brother; Jose Arnao. Other surviving family members are father-in-law and mother-in-law; Norwood and Nancy Shorter, sister-in-law; Scotty and husband John Gatch, brother-in-law; Kevin and wife Bonnie Shorter, step-son; Shane and Shannon Hendricks and their children, step-son; B.J. Hendricks, step-daughter; Robyn and husband, Dave Jackson and their children, step-daughters; Becky and husband Benny Tomlison, Donna and husband James Burley, and Tammy and husband Steve Mikkleson.

She is survived by a host of loving relatives and special friends, Carol Tyree, Charlene Blondino, Karen Wade, and so many more. Also, her home care givers, Tonya Huffman, Cynthia McDaniel and Hospice care nurses.

She was preceded in death by her loving mother Dora A. Arnao , her older sister, Beatriz Mejia, and her younger brother, Luis A. Arnao.

Special thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Earl Betts, Mr. & Mrs. William Davis and their families for their support; special thanks to the nurses and doctors at Pearson Cancer Center; Dr. McNeil, Dr. Brady, Dr. Milan, Allison Maddy and Dr. Baker.

Dora was an active member of Mead Memorial UMC until her health failed.

The family will receive family and friends 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Tharp Funeral Home Chapel, with the Reverend George Hatmaker and the Reverend Jim Critchley officiating. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park. A reception will follow at Mead Memorial UMC.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Cancer Care Fund, Centra Foundation, 1920 Atherholt Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501, or Mead Memorial UMC, in care of Peru mission, 13317 Wards Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424.