Thrift
BLACKSHEAR — Mrs. Louise Hendricks Thrift, age 82, of Blackshear, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 1, 2026, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross following an extended illness.
Born September 30, 1943, in Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late Adam S. and Cora Bell Hiott Hendricks. She grew up in Waycross, but lived most of her life in Pierce County where she was a faithful housewife, mother, and grandmother working alongside her family while farming.
Mrs. Thrift was a longtime member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, attended the Adult Sunday School Class, and was a devout Christian who was her family’s prayer warrior.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Thrift was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Edward Thrift, Sr.; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Nora Lee Raulerson (Dan), Earlene Anderson, and Mae Corbitt (Barney); four brothers, Charles Hendricks, Eddie Hendricks, Adam Hendricks, and Jackie Hendricks; and a brother-in-law, Dale Carter.
Survivors include her children, Jimmy Thrift (wife Ida), Carlos Thrift (wife Lisa), Tony Thrift (wife Sandra), Tammy Jones (husband Andy), Mike Thrift (wife Karen), and Tina Taylor (husband Jamie), all of Blackshear; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a sister, Jacklyn Carter of Gardi, a brother, Earl Bradham (wife Brenda) of Darien; a brother-inlaw, Anthony Anderson of Savannah; three sisters- in-law, Nancy Hendricks of Waycross, Polly Hendricks of Jesup, Penny Hendricks of Brunswick; special friends, the Waters Family; lifelong friend who was like a sister, Peggy Crosby of Tennessee; her Sunday School Class members who she dearly loved; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A funeral service was held August 3 in the chapel of Hart Funeral Home. A private burial followed in the Ramah Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church, 2909 Highway 203, Alma, 31510.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear was in charge of arrangements.
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