Doris (Householder) Hendricks

Doris Householder Hendricks, 86, of Cape Girardeau, passed away July 29, 2022 at the Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. She was born June 2, 1936 in Pascola, Missouri, to the late O.E. and Christine (nee, Rettig) Householder.

She was married to John B. “Jack” Hendricks, Sr. on April 18, 1959 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Madrid and he preceded her in death July 29, 1993. Together they raised two sons in Scott City, Missouri. In the mid 1970's Doris had an idea to start a used book store. This came fruition in 1977 when her and Jack opened a Book Rack franchise. She owned and operated the Book Rack until her retirement in 1997.  She enjoyed traveling with her husband until his passing in 1993. 

After Jack's passing She enjoyed played Nintendo and watching Battle Bots with her grandson Steven and shopping for prom dresses and jewelry with her granddaughter Jackelyn.

Survivors include:

Sons: John B. Hendricks, Jr., of Cape Girardeau, Larry and Candy Hendricks, of Cape Girardeau, Grandchildren: Emily and Mathies Jensen, of Austin, Texas, Madison Hendricks, of Cape Girardeau, Steven and Katie Hendricks, of Cape Girardeau, Jackelyn and Jeremy Hanner, of Jonesboro Arkansas, great-grandchildren: Nita, Bruce and Max Hendricks, of Cape Girardeau, and one sister, Marie H. Hunter of New Madrid.

Visitation: Tuesday, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Richards Funeral Home, New Madrid

Service: Tuesday, 10:30 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, New Madrid

Officiating: Monsignor Varone

Burial: Evergreen Cemetery

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