Barbara "Jean" Hendrix

Mrs. Barbara “Jean” Beamer Hendrix, 85, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019. She was born on November 20, 1933 in Forsyth County, NC to Kyle Lester Beamer and Sally Ann Vermillion Beamer.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, George “Wayne” Hendrix; her sister, Violet Henderson and her brother, James “Buck” Beamer.  Jean was a loving wife, mother and “Maw-maw.”  She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Donna and Mike Beeson of Bermuda Run, NC and Debbi and Don Addington of Loganville, Ga; four grandchildren David Beeson (Leah) of Cary, Il, Angela Hunt (Rob) of Boiling Spring Lakes, NC, Jeremy Addington (Carol) of Louisville, KY and Benjamin Addington (Christine) of Denver, CO; three great-grandchildren, Michael Beeson, Callisa Addington and Caelan Wade.

Jean attended Mineral Springs High School in Winston-Salem. During the early years of her marriage, Jean’s two daughters were born and she dedicated herself to being a wife, mother and homemaker.  She was an accomplished seamstress, making dresses and formal clothing for her daughters and herself. When her daughters were older, she began her second career in the banking industry working in the area of bookkeeping.

After retirement, Jean and Wayne moved to Long Beach, NC for nine happy years before moving back to Winston-Salem to care for family members. They enjoyed traveling in the United States and internationally.  During the 1990’s they visited all fifty states. Their adventures also included visiting Canada, Russia, Switzerland, France and Italy.

Jean was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and actively participated in the Senior Adult Choir for many years. She enjoyed Bible study with her Sunday School class as well as gathering with the class members for Christian fellowship.

Jean moved to Bermuda Village in 2014.  Her circle of friends at the Village were so special to her that she referred to them as “family.”

A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with Rev. Ramon Smith officiating. A time of visitation will immediately follow the service at the funeral home. A private family burial will be held prior to the service at Forsyth Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com