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Geraldine D. “Gerry” Hendrickson, 83
January 30, 2025
Geraldine D. “Gerry” Hendrickson, 83, of Lititz, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Groveville, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Catherine (Brown) Henderson. She was the loving wife of Thomas J. Hendrickson, with whom she celebrated 64 years of marriage.
Gerry worked in sales for K-Mart for 21 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Gerry was an excellent cook and baker. Her family was quoted as saying “She could make an old shoe taste great!”. She enjoyed camping locally in the Lancaster area in the summer and Florida in the winter.
In addition to her husband, Thomas, she is also survived by her son, Thomas J. Hendrickson, husband of Lydia, of Lititz; 2 grandchildren: Erica Rhinier, wife of Austin, of Bloomsburg, and Dana Hendrickson, of Wilmington, NC; and siblings: Dale Henderson, of Pennsville, NJ, Gary Henderson, of Salem, NJ, and Ruth Hill, wife of Walter, of Canton, NJ. Gerry was preceded in death by her daughter, Jill Marie Hendrickson, and siblings: Wayne and Billy Henderson.
Services for Geraldine will be private and at the convenience of the family.
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February 07, 2025
Tom and family, we’re very sorry for your loss. We’re grateful for the years we knew her and the cookies, core memories, and love she shared with our son.We’re here when you need us.Your neighbors,Matt, Allison, and Bennett
February 03, 2025
My sincerest sympathy at this time of deep loss to your family. My name is Donna and I got to know Gerry when working with her at Luther Acres. I worked in the therapy department and she worked throughout the building but including our department. Everyone in our department, and in the whole of Luther Acres I’m sure, felt privledged to have her there. There was never a problem to big for her to solve, no request an inconvience – you could always count on Gerry !
I always felt my day got better when she was there, sometimes she was busy and would smile from down the length of the hallway, sometimes she would saddle up next to you with her big cart and crack a joke that would have you laughing the rest of the day or spend some time sharing stories – they were the best !
And of course there were the days , and many of them, she would bring special desserts from home to share. But the thing I’ll miss most will be her laugh , and of course her New Jersey accent !!
donna houck
February 02, 2025
So sorry for the loss of Gerry . So glad we got to come out and visit a few years ago . We had so many fun memories from when we were growing up camping and spending time with Aunt Sara and Uncle Larry . Thinking of you all ! Marcie (Lenhardt ) McComb and family.
February 01, 2025
We are all so sorry for your loss… indeed a great cook, thank you for all the great memories
Randy Goodwin n Family
