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Sarah Frances Hedrick, 88, went out of her way to help those around her

Sarah Frances Hedrick
Sarah Frances Hedrick

Sarah Frances Hedrick, of Wilmington, died on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. She was 88.

Mrs. Hedrick always went out of her way to help others around her. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She was born on June 13, 1925 and was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Hattie Taylor Sanders; husband, Leonard W. Hedrick; a daughter, April Horne; brothers, James Sanders, Dowdell Sanders and Leroy Sanders; and sisters, Virginia Sanders, Ruby Sanders Isaac and Mary Sanders Fuselier.

She is survived by a son, James Butz; son-in-law, Benjamin N. Horne III; grandsons, Benjamin N. Horne IV, Paul M. Butz and Jamie L. Butz; granddaughter, Barbara Bailey; great-granddaughters, McKenzie Minx, Lauren Butz and Madeline Butz; and great-grandsons, Johnny C. Bailey and Bradley Butz.

The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, at Andrews Valley Chapel until the funeral service, starting at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Rudy Shepard officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made online or by mail to The Salvation Army, PO Box 241808, Charlotte, NC 28224-1808 or to Northside Baptist Church, 333 Jeremiah Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262.

Please leave online condolences for the family at Andrews Mortuary.

 

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