Catherine Douglass Hendricks was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 22, 1918 and was called Home to Glory on January 21, 2021. Her parents were George Douglass and Ethel Riddick Douglass (later Smith). She was predeceased by her siblings: Ethel Bernice Watson, George Douglass, Marian Wilson, and Joseph Smith. Her husband, James Hendricks, predeceased her.
She graduated from I.C. Norcom High School in 1937 and was also a 1950 graduate of the Madam Mitchell School of Cosmetology. She retired in 1979 from the Portsmouth Public Schools as a cashier and substitute clerk. The role of cashier was not a challenge since she could add numbers in columns within her head as fast as one could punch numbers manually into a register. This mathematical gift continued well into her into her 90s.
As a long-time active member of Zion Baptist Church, she actively participated in the following activities: Ladies’ Usher Board as its president for 14 years, secretary for 11 years and advisor for 5 years; the Treasury Board; dedicated deaconess; Finance Ministry; Baptismal Ministry; and Church School, Pastor’s Aide. She was a founding member of Mary Catherine Flower Ministry; Jewel’s Children’s; Martha Douglass Missionary Society and as well as a choir member.
Additionally, Catherine Douglass Hendricks was always involved in community activities. For over 30 plus years, she faithfully served on the Oasis Ministry and Meals on Wheels (well into her 90s). She volunteered with the school system as a monitor. She was a poll worker and was involved in voter registration for over 25 years. Catherine also volunteered for the Red Cross. In 1944, she joined the Martha Chapter #10 Order of the Eastern Star-Prince Hall Affiliated. She was past Matron of Rachel Tents #8 and the Aheme Club.
On a more personal note, she was known as the “Goodie Lady “, as published in the Virginia Pilot in 1998. In that role, she was noted for giving candies and trinkets to individuals as a natural reflection of her constant giving spirit and love for humanity.
Catherine was a collector of dolls (from all over the world), angels, and she followed the family tradition of collecting elephants—always with the trunks up. Perhaps this collection of dolls reminded her of the young people she helped raise. Though she never experienced motherhood physically, she played an intricate role in the lives of many. It started with Michael while she was in New York working as a nanny. Later she helped her mother raise her brother Joseph and niece Sylvia. She helped raise Joseph’s daughters, Bernice, and Joann into adulthood. She raised Freddy (Sylvia’s son) when he was 3 until age 7. While raising the girls she certainly made good use of her cosmetology license by maintaining their hair and the hair of many customers in her hair own salon. When she gave a press and curl, the hair was well-pressed. She continued to have customers that insisted on having her take care of their hair well into her 90s—long after she considered herself retired from working as a beautician.
All the family played various special roles in helping Catherine Hendricks in her later years. As a family, we are in special gratitude for the individuals that stepped up even more before her admission to Autumn Care Nursing Home. Those individuals were nieces: Clayretta Jones (deceased), Sylvia Douglas, Ethel Watson, Joann Brown, Alisa Hinton, Angela Simmons, Joyce Lashley (deceased) Shakira Jones (grandniece); nephew: Eric Jones); cousins: Hugo, Theresa, Connie (special friend); and Renee Wicks (neighbor). We extend additional thanks to the staff at Autumn Care, and we especially thank Juanita Brown (niece) who unselfishly gave extreme time and attention up to Catherine’s final days. Juanita organized her 101st zoom birthday party, and that was the last time many of us had a chance to see our dear aunt/cousin/friend alive.
Her favorite hymn was “Nothing Between Me and My Savior”. With that title, we know that Catherine Hendricks is with Our Savior and those of us who are still here can only hope we can live up to some of the examples of her exemplary life.
Catherine has impacted so many lives and left an imprint in the heart of so many people. Left to mourn are godson/cousin Dr. Allen N. Lewis, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and co-workers.
She graduated from I.C. Norcom High School in 1937 and was also a 1950 graduate of the Madam Mitchell School of Cosmetology. She retired in 1979 from the Portsmouth Public Schools as a cashier and substitute clerk. The role of cashier was not a challenge since she could add numbers in columns within her head as fast as one could punch numbers manually into a register. This mathematical gift continued well into her into her 90s.
As a long-time active member of Zion Baptist Church, she actively participated in the following activities: Ladies’ Usher Board as its president for 14 years, secretary for 11 years and advisor for 5 years; the Treasury Board; dedicated deaconess; Finance Ministry; Baptismal Ministry; and Church School, Pastor’s Aide. She was a founding member of Mary Catherine Flower Ministry; Jewel’s Children’s; Martha Douglass Missionary Society and as well as a choir member.
Additionally, Catherine Douglass Hendricks was always involved in community activities. For over 30 plus years, she faithfully served on the Oasis Ministry and Meals on Wheels (well into her 90s). She volunteered with the school system as a monitor. She was a poll worker and was involved in voter registration for over 25 years. Catherine also volunteered for the Red Cross. In 1944, she joined the Martha Chapter #10 Order of the Eastern Star-Prince Hall Affiliated. She was past Matron of Rachel Tents #8 and the Aheme Club.
On a more personal note, she was known as the “Goodie Lady “, as published in the Virginia Pilot in 1998. In that role, she was noted for giving candies and trinkets to individuals as a natural reflection of her constant giving spirit and love for humanity.
Catherine was a collector of dolls (from all over the world), angels, and she followed the family tradition of collecting elephants—always with the trunks up. Perhaps this collection of dolls reminded her of the young people she helped raise. Though she never experienced motherhood physically, she played an intricate role in the lives of many. It started with Michael while she was in New York working as a nanny. Later she helped her mother raise her brother Joseph and niece Sylvia. She helped raise Joseph’s daughters, Bernice, and Joann into adulthood. She raised Freddy (Sylvia’s son) when he was 3 until age 7. While raising the girls she certainly made good use of her cosmetology license by maintaining their hair and the hair of many customers in her hair own salon. When she gave a press and curl, the hair was well-pressed. She continued to have customers that insisted on having her take care of their hair well into her 90s—long after she considered herself retired from working as a beautician.
All the family played various special roles in helping Catherine Hendricks in her later years. As a family, we are in special gratitude for the individuals that stepped up even more before her admission to Autumn Care Nursing Home. Those individuals were nieces: Clayretta Jones (deceased), Sylvia Douglas, Ethel Watson, Joann Brown, Alisa Hinton, Angela Simmons, Joyce Lashley (deceased) Shakira Jones (grandniece); nephew: Eric Jones); cousins: Hugo, Theresa, Connie (special friend); and Renee Wicks (neighbor). We extend additional thanks to the staff at Autumn Care, and we especially thank Juanita Brown (niece) who unselfishly gave extreme time and attention up to Catherine’s final days. Juanita organized her 101st zoom birthday party, and that was the last time many of us had a chance to see our dear aunt/cousin/friend alive.
Her favorite hymn was “Nothing Between Me and My Savior”. With that title, we know that Catherine Hendricks is with Our Savior and those of us who are still here can only hope we can live up to some of the examples of her exemplary life.
Catherine has impacted so many lives and left an imprint in the heart of so many people. Left to mourn are godson/cousin Dr. Allen N. Lewis, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and co-workers.
Catherine Douglass Hendricks was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 22, 1918 and was called Home to Glory on January 21, 2021. Her parents were George Douglass and Ethel Riddick Douglass (later Smith). She was predeceased by her siblings: Ethel Bernice Watson, George Douglass, Marian Wilson, and Joseph Smith. Her husband, James Hendricks, predeceased her.
She graduated from I.C. Norcom High School in 1937 and was also a 1950 graduate of the Madam Mitchell School of Cosmetology. She retired in 1979 from the Portsmouth Public Schools as a cashier and substitute clerk. The role of cashier was not a challenge since she could add numbers in columns within her head as fast as one could punch numbers manually into a register. This mathematical gift continued well into her into her 90s.
As a long-time active member of Zion Baptist Church, she actively participated in the following activities: Ladies’ Usher Board as its president for 14 years, secretary for 11 years and advisor for 5 years; the Treasury Board; dedicated deaconess; Finance Ministry; Baptismal Ministry; and Church School, Pastor’s Aide. She was a founding member of Mary Catherine Flower Ministry; Jewel’s Children’s; Martha Douglass Missionary Society and as well as a choir member.
Additionally, Catherine Douglass Hendricks was always involved in community activities. For over 30 plus years, she faithfully served on the Oasis Ministry and Meals on Wheels (well into her 90s). She volunteered with the school system as a monitor. She was a poll worker and was involved in voter registration for over 25 years. Catherine also volunteered for the Red Cross. In 1944, she joined the Martha Chapter #10 Order of the Eastern Star-Prince Hall Affiliated. She was past Matron of Rachel Tents #8 and the Aheme Club.
On a more personal note, she was known as the “Goodie Lady “, as published in the Virginia Pilot in 1998. In that role, she was noted for giving candies and trinkets to individuals as a natural reflection of her constant giving spirit and love for humanity.
Catherine was a collector of dolls (from all over the world), angels, and she followed the family tradition of collecting elephants—always with the trunks up. Perhaps this collection of dolls reminded her of the young people she helped raise. Though she never experienced motherhood physically, she played an intricate role in the lives of many. It started with Michael while she was in New York working as a nanny. Later she helped her mother raise her brother Joseph and niece Sylvia. She helped raise Joseph’s daughters, Bernice, and Joann into adulthood. She raised Freddy (Sylvia’s son) when he was 3 until age 7. While raising the girls she certainly made good use of her cosmetology license by maintaining their hair and the hair of many customers in her hair own salon. When she gave a press and curl, the hair was well-pressed. She continued to have customers that insisted on having her take care of their hair well into her 90s—long after she considered herself retired from working as a beautician.
All the family played various special roles in helping Catherine Hendricks in her later years. As a family, we are in special gratitude for the individuals that stepped up even more before her admission to Autumn Care Nursing Home. Those individuals were nieces: Clayretta Jones (deceased), Sylvia Douglas, Ethel Watson, Joann Brown, Alisa Hinton, Angela Simmons, Joyce Lashley (deceased) Shakira Jones (grandniece); nephew: Eric Jones); cousins: Hugo, Theresa, Connie (special friend); and Renee Wicks (neighbor). We extend additional thanks to the staff at Autumn Care, and we especially thank Juanita Brown (niece) who unselfishly gave extreme time and attention up to Catherine’s final days. Juanita organized her 101st zoom birthday party, and that was the last time many of us had a chance to see our dear aunt/cousin/friend alive.
Her favorite hymn was “Nothing Between Me and My Savior”. With that title, we know that Catherine Hendricks is with Our Savior and those of us who are still here can only hope we can live up to some of the examples of her exemplary life.
Catherine has impacted so many lives and left an imprint in the heart of so many people. Left to mourn are godson/cousin Dr. Allen N. Lewis, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and co-workers.
She graduated from I.C. Norcom High School in 1937 and was also a 1950 graduate of the Madam Mitchell School of Cosmetology. She retired in 1979 from the Portsmouth Public Schools as a cashier and substitute clerk. The role of cashier was not a challenge since she could add numbers in columns within her head as fast as one could punch numbers manually into a register. This mathematical gift continued well into her into her 90s.
As a long-time active member of Zion Baptist Church, she actively participated in the following activities: Ladies’ Usher Board as its president for 14 years, secretary for 11 years and advisor for 5 years; the Treasury Board; dedicated deaconess; Finance Ministry; Baptismal Ministry; and Church School, Pastor’s Aide. She was a founding member of Mary Catherine Flower Ministry; Jewel’s Children’s; Martha Douglass Missionary Society and as well as a choir member.
Additionally, Catherine Douglass Hendricks was always involved in community activities. For over 30 plus years, she faithfully served on the Oasis Ministry and Meals on Wheels (well into her 90s). She volunteered with the school system as a monitor. She was a poll worker and was involved in voter registration for over 25 years. Catherine also volunteered for the Red Cross. In 1944, she joined the Martha Chapter #10 Order of the Eastern Star-Prince Hall Affiliated. She was past Matron of Rachel Tents #8 and the Aheme Club.
On a more personal note, she was known as the “Goodie Lady “, as published in the Virginia Pilot in 1998. In that role, she was noted for giving candies and trinkets to individuals as a natural reflection of her constant giving spirit and love for humanity.
Catherine was a collector of dolls (from all over the world), angels, and she followed the family tradition of collecting elephants—always with the trunks up. Perhaps this collection of dolls reminded her of the young people she helped raise. Though she never experienced motherhood physically, she played an intricate role in the lives of many. It started with Michael while she was in New York working as a nanny. Later she helped her mother raise her brother Joseph and niece Sylvia. She helped raise Joseph’s daughters, Bernice, and Joann into adulthood. She raised Freddy (Sylvia’s son) when he was 3 until age 7. While raising the girls she certainly made good use of her cosmetology license by maintaining their hair and the hair of many customers in her hair own salon. When she gave a press and curl, the hair was well-pressed. She continued to have customers that insisted on having her take care of their hair well into her 90s—long after she considered herself retired from working as a beautician.
All the family played various special roles in helping Catherine Hendricks in her later years. As a family, we are in special gratitude for the individuals that stepped up even more before her admission to Autumn Care Nursing Home. Those individuals were nieces: Clayretta Jones (deceased), Sylvia Douglas, Ethel Watson, Joann Brown, Alisa Hinton, Angela Simmons, Joyce Lashley (deceased) Shakira Jones (grandniece); nephew: Eric Jones); cousins: Hugo, Theresa, Connie (special friend); and Renee Wicks (neighbor). We extend additional thanks to the staff at Autumn Care, and we especially thank Juanita Brown (niece) who unselfishly gave extreme time and attention up to Catherine’s final days. Juanita organized her 101st zoom birthday party, and that was the last time many of us had a chance to see our dear aunt/cousin/friend alive.
Her favorite hymn was “Nothing Between Me and My Savior”. With that title, we know that Catherine Hendricks is with Our Savior and those of us who are still here can only hope we can live up to some of the examples of her exemplary life.
Catherine has impacted so many lives and left an imprint in the heart of so many people. Left to mourn are godson/cousin Dr. Allen N. Lewis, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and co-workers.
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