Joanne Hamilton Hendrix of Raeford died at her home Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the age of 92.
She was born in Hoke County on February 3, 193, to Joseph and Hazel Biggs Hamilton.
She received her education at Hoke County Schools and King's Business College in Charlotte. She was the bookkeeper/office manager for Raeford Auto Company (the Ford dealer) for almost twenty-five years. She served on various county boards throughout the years including Social Services and a governor appointed Supervisor with Hoke Soil and Water Conservation for twenty-seven years. She joined the family farming operation with her husband full-time during this time.
She was an active member of Raeford United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women serving on various committees in various capacities. She enjoyed bowling, reading, line-dancing, and traveling.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Lacy Manus Hendrix.
She is survived by a daughter Hazel Ann Ross, and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. at the Raeford Cemetery on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 with CRE Herman Autry officiating. The family received friends after the service at the cemetery.
The family would like to extend thanks to Hoke County Liberty Hospice for their care and attention.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to; Raeford United Methodist Church, 308 North Main Street, Raeford, N.C. 28376 or Hospice Foundation of Hoke County, P.O. Box 12584, Raeford, N.C. 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.