Born April 29, 1938 in Pekin to George Wesley and Mary Luella (Thaller) Haynes, she married Kenneth Eugene Hedrick on November 19, 1956. He died January 23, 1987. She also was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson; Steven Wayne Baugh-Hedrick; three brothers, Delbert W. Haynes, Richard J. Haynes and Tony R. Haynes; one sister-in-law, Jenetta Haynes; one brother-in-law, Everett Juhl; one daughter-in-law, Charlotte Hedrick and one son-in-law, Randall Herrin.
Surviving are three sons, Kenneth E. (Michelle) Hedrick, Jr of Manito, Steven W. Hedrick and Tracy A. (Melissa) Hedrick, both of Pekin; one daughter, Laurie A. Herrin of Victoria; one sister, Alice I. Juhl of Pekin and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dorothy was a caregiver to others over many years.
A loving mother and grandmother, she loved spending time with her family. She was dedicated to the Christian faith and prayed with her sister, Alice, every night. She enjoyed playing cards at the Miller Center in Pekin and was an Avid St. Louis Cardinal’s fan. Dorothy was also a member of the Pekin Women of the Moose Chapter 673 for many years.
Her graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday June 28, 2022 at Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin. Pastor Paul Everly will officiate. There will be no visitation.
Dorothy's Celebration of Life will be 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday July 9, 2022 at the Miller Senior Citizen Center, 551 South 14th Street, Pekin Illinois 61554.
Arrangements have been entrusted by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorials may be made to the Miller Senior Citizen Center, 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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