Helen Conradine

Hendricks

Helen Conradine Hendricks, 85, of Newcastle, Oklahoma, died Friday, January 14, 2022, in Oklahoma City.  She was born February 16, 1936, in Grass Valley, California to Fritz Conrad Thorns and Jeneva Stephanie (Maczynski) Thorns.  She grew up and attended school in Grass Valley, California.

Helen worked at JC Penney's in California, before moving to Newcastle, where she worked at Tri-City Walmart as a greeter for many years.  Helen was energetic and approached life with all her strength. She married John Hendricks on October 26, 2002, at her home in Newcastle. Helen considered her fellow employees and customers at Walmart part of her family.  She loved hugging everyone who came into the store, even those who at first resisted.  She was always laughing and talking.  She loved people.  Helen loved fishing, OKC Thunder basketball, vintage Hotrods, car shows, Oklahoma football and serving her Lord.  Helen attended Woodland Hills Baptist Church and served as a door greeter.  She considered her church as family.

Helen was preceded in death by her first husband, Rex Brown and her second husband, John Hendricks.

She is survived by her two sons; Jeff Brown and wife Shirley, and Randy Brown and wife Cindy; and many other loved ones and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Helen's life will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Woodland Hills Baptist Church in Newcastle.  In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in Helen's name to the Integris Cancer Center.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.