Mary Lou Headrick age 90 of Jackson, Tn passed away Friday November 11, 2022, at her residence in Statesboro, GA surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Headrick, born December 18, 1931, is the widow of John Winfred Headrick Sr. and daughter of the late O.C. and Sadie Hawkins of Knoxville, TN.
After graduating St. Mary’s School of Nursing in the 1950’s she served a 40-year nursing career as a Registered Nurse at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital retiring as an Administrative Supervisor in 1999. Before her retirement she was awarded the prestigious Nightingale Award which recognizes exceptional nurses within their organization who demonstrate leadership traits and routinely go above and beyond to deliver quality nursing care.
Mrs. Headrick was a charter member of Woodland Baptist Church where she served her Lord and her church family for many years.
She is survived by her children John and Melissa Headrick and grandson John Marshall Headrick all of Claxton, GA.
SERVICES: A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2022, in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors. Burial will follow in Ridgecrest Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday prior to the service.
Pallbearers William (Bill) and Monte Haynes of Birmingham, AL, Joseph Toy, Steve Chipman, Paul Sutherland, and Steve Brown of Jackson, TN.
A memorial service will be held in her honor for friends and family in Statesboro, GA at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in her honor to Woodland Baptist Church in Jackson, TN or Southern Manor Assisted Living Care in Statesboro, GA.
Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway, Jackson, Tennessee 38305
