Carol Hendricks

Carol Joyce Hendricks, age 79, of Gulfport and formerly of Vacaville, California, passed away on January 24, 2020.

Carol was born on Christmas Eve to Franklin Hendricks and Harriet Blazejewicz Hendricks in New York. Carol was a successful business owner in California of Main Stream Services. Upon selling her business, Carol decided to retire to Mississippi where she fell in love with the charm and hospitality. She had many loves in life, among them were watching Jeopardy, reading books, and caring for her animals. She was deeply loved and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

"It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be."

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Edward Altweis; and her granddaughter, Mikaela Altweis.

She is survived by her children, Lisa Altweis Ortolano, Doug Klocek, and Leslie Lugen; grandchildren, Destiny Peterson, Mariah Laird, Lucas Lugen, Chance, April, and Joey Ortolano, and Jake Altweis.

Donations may be made in Carol's name to the Humane Society of South Mississippi, www.hssm.org or Crusaders for Veterans, www.cfv.com.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.