Leslie A Hendrix, 81, of Chalk Bluff, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at a local hospital.
Funeral Service: 2PM Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff. CLICK HERE to view the Live Stream of the service.
Visitation: 1PM Wednesday, September 18, one hour prior to the service.
Leslie was born October 3, 1942, to Elbert Brown and Helen Crow. In January of 1959, Leslie, affectionately known as “Toodie”, met her true love, David “Doc” Hendrix while he was serving in the Navy in California. They married and went on to share 63 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they created a beautiful family, welcoming two children into their lives, Johnny and Lisa. In 1973, Doc and Toodie moved to Doc’s home state of Texas to raise their family. Upon arriving in Texas, Toodie started her working career at Waco ISD as Food Service Manager for all campuses. She retired from the City of Waco Human Resources Department after several years of dedicated service.
A woman of grace and vibrancy, Leslie found joy in dancing, playing Bridge and Dominos, and partaking in the camaraderie of the Red Hat Club. She also enjoyed camping with David and friends in the Good Sam’s camping club. Yet, above all her passions, her deepest devotion resided with her family, particularly her grandchildren, whom she adored witnessing excelling in sports, rodeo and horsemanship and music.
Toodie was preceded in death by her loving husband, David; parents, Elbert and Helen; and her four siblings.
Toodie is survived by son, John Hendrix and wife Monica; daughter, Lisa Willis and husband Bob; grandchildren, Mandi Roberts and husband Jonathon, Casey Willis, Chance Hendrix and wife Suzy, Brady Willis, and Brett Hendrix and wife Nicole; and great-grandchildren, Corbin, Kamryn, Johnny, Payton, and Graham.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated and caring 4th-floor team at Saint Catherine Center, with special thanks to Chris and Mary, for their unwavering care and compassion during a time of profound loss.
Leslie Hendrix’s legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories will forever illuminate the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Aunt Toodue was such a sweet & kind lady! I loved going to visit her & Uncle Doc.
Praying for you & all your family.
Leslie was a very sweet person ! So sorry for your loss. Many prayers and blessings to the family to find peace during this difficult time.
Thank you for allowing us to assit with caring for Ms. Hendrix. May your warm memories help you through this difficult time.
Jaclyn Whitney- Social Worker for Providence Hospice
Johnny and Lisa,
I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was good to me growing up and I know you guys will miss her. Remember all the good years and not the last of her life. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you Robyn Mills