Emily Simmons Hendrick 92, passed peacefully, February 5, 2020 in Norfolk, VA. Emily was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where she was a church school teacher, church school superintendent, member of the hospitality and adult mission. Emily is predeceased by her parents, Walter and Cora Simmons; sisters, Walterlee Lee and Havannah Morton. Emily leaves to cherish her memories, a daughter, Carolyn Hendrick Elliott; son, Plummer Hendrick, Jr. (Eva); sister, Cora Sutton; grandchildren, Karmelle Hendrick Marshall (Gregory) and Eric Elliott; great-grandchildren, Kamryn Simone Hendrick Robinson and Aaryn Maria Marshall and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends.
Emily Simmons Hendrick

Viewing
Friday, February 14, 2020
Metropolitan Funeral Service
Berkley Avenue
Service
Saturday, February 15, 2020
11:00am
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
900 Middlesex Street
Norfolk, VA 23523
Interment
Albert G. Horton Veteran Cemetery
5310 Milners Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
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Gloria Hendrick says
February 12, 2020 at 7:37 amSorry for you loss. We all ???? her in our way. She will be miss by family and friends.
Mary Jane Teall says
February 12, 2020 at 2:48 pmDear Carolyn, Mr. Hendrick and family
Extending my condolences your loss. Keeping you all in thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Mrs. Hendrick.
Deacon Emeritus, Carolyn Hayes says
February 15, 2020 at 10:26 amMay this entire dear family find additional comfort in knowing we share deeply in your loss. Mrs. Hendricks was a third generation church school teach for my family. She loved the children and loved teaching. She knew the most important gift she could give the children was the Word of God. Thank you family for sharing her with our family.❤
Clarence H. Garrett, III says
February 15, 2020 at 3:05 pmSo sorry to hear the passing of Mrs. Hendrick. The Hendricks have been neighbors in my old neighborhood my entire life. I’ll be praying for comfort for the family. God bless! (Kelly)
Debra Dyson Taylor says
February 17, 2020 at 7:50 pmCarolyn: My deepest condolences to you and your family. How sweetly you honor your parents is pleasing in God’s sight and a testimony of His amazing grace in your life. May God’s power and love be your portion as you face the difficult days ahead.