Kelly Hendren's Obituary
Kelly Scott Hendren, 53 died peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in his mother’s home. Kelly was a graduate of East High School and the Mid-South Bible College. He received his degree in Mortuary Science and served for many years as the Assistant Manager of Memorial Park Funeral Home. In 1992 he felt the call upon his heart to leave his career and family to follow Gods call to full time Ministry. For the next few years he served in Russia and Peru, spreading the Word of God’s love to those who had never heard it. In his lifetime Kelly lead hundreds of people to the Lord. When he came back to America he began to evangelize while serving on the Pastoral Staff at Grace Church in DeRidder, LA. He also served as a board member to Lighthouse Ministries in Reeves, LA. Kelly spent his last years with his family in Batesville, MS but continued to minister by email and telephone. He leaves to cherish his life his beloved mother, Mrs. John Grace Hendren, of Batesville, MS; two brothers, Mark Hendren (Pat) and their daughters, Rachel, Maggie, and Hannah; Todd Hendren (Andrea) and their daughters, Molly and Emma; his precious uncle, Rev. Roger Richards, all of Batesville, MS. He is also survived by his lifelong best friend, Marsha McGee Chance of Memphis, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, John Hendren, and his aunt as well as his mentor, Evangelist Peggy Richards. The fullness of Kelly’s life and legacy will be felt for eternity. Although those of us he leaves behind will never be able to accept the loss of his physical persona, but will take comfort in the knowledge that he is resting, rejoicing, and recovered in the arms of God, his Heavenly Father. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00p.m., Friday, March 7, 2014. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”
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