Marilyn Hope Hedrick, a resident of Henryetta, died Jan. 9, 2023 in Henryetta at the age of 74. She was born Sept. 11, 1948 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Charles Newell and Nina (Darland) Newell.
She married Gene Hedrick Feb. 15, 1985 in Miami Okla. She retired from Department of Human Services as an area five supervisor, as well as assistant county administrator. She was a member of the Tri Sigma Sorority.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Linda and Karen, and a brother, Chip.
Hope is survived by her husband Gene Hedrick of the home; five children: Brent Hedrick and wife Kim of Florida, Wade Hedrick and wife Asha of Henryetta, Brandi Brown and husband Eddie of Henryetta, Brian Austin and wife Carol of Denver, Colo., and Kristie Wittman of Okmulgee; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; four sisters, Pam Bradley, Phyllis Yazi, Paula Summers and Sharon; also by a host of friends and other relatives.
Viewing will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, and 8 a.m. until noon Thursday.
Pallbearers will be Wade Hedrick, Brian Austin, Truman Hedrick, Greyson Hedrick, Hunter Brown and Drew Brown.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Ryan Wells officiating. Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.