of Newark, AR

December 17, 1936 - January 13, 2019

JoAnne Slater Hendrix, 82, of Newark died Sunday, January 13, 2019.

She was born Thursday, December 17, 1936 to Ira and Clara (Souders) Slater.

JoAnne was a very happy person with a big heart who loved her family dearly. She loved to watch birds, her dogs and cats, and enjoyed nature. She also enjoyed a good game of cards or dominos with her neighbors and friends. JoAnne was a hard worker who owned Hendrix Country Store and Grill for over 25 years. She also liked going to yard sales and collecting figurines of all types of animals, such as tigers, birds, etc.

She is survived by one son, Randy Hendrix (Marla) of Batesville; one brother, Jerry Slater (Carol) of Newark; one son-in-law, Dennis Carpenter of Newark; three grandchildren, Charissa Alexander (Christopher), Chelsea Hendrix, Cassie Hendrix; and two great-grandchildren, Kimber and Mila Alexander.

JoAnne is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Calvin Murriel Hendrix; and one daughter, Diana Jo Carpenter.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Newark with Danny Blevins officiating.

Memorials may be made to Independence County Humane Society, 5 Environmental Dr. Batesville, AR. 72501.

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