Armolee Clela (Hendrix) Garner

Armolee (Hendrix) Garner, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, on November 13, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1930, in Portia, Arkansas, and lived a life filled with dedication and love.

Armolee was a woman of remarkable strength and nurturing spirit. She spent several years at American Can Company in Chicago, later the Elder shirt factory and Paragould Laundry. She left a mark on the lives of those she encountered, not only through her sewing and alterations but also by the love and care she offered to those around her.

As a member of First Freewill Baptist Church, Armolee found joy in singing and fellowship, embodying the spirit of community and love. Her family gatherings were filled with warmth and laughter, where she delighted in the company of her loved ones, always putting their needs above her own.

Armolee is survived by her son, Kenneth (Sheri) Hendrix; her grandchildren, Audra Hendrix and Jennifer (Brian) Hendrix; and her great-grandchildren, Brantley Hendrix and Preston Hendrix. They will carry her legacy of love and kindness in their hearts forever.

Armolee was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Loma Oldham; her first husband, Robert Hendrix; her second husband, Randal Garner; and her son, Robert Hendrix, Jr.; and her siblings, Cecil Oldham, Audie Oldham, Elvis Oldham, Pearl Neece, Lola Helms, Faye Schudder, Buna Mathey, Marjorie Blackshear, and Verma Oldham.

A funeral service to celebrate Armolee's life will be held at Faith Fellowship Community Church on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 12:00pm. Visitation will be held from 11:00am until the time of service. Friends and family are invited to gather and remember her extraordinary life and the many ways she touched our hearts. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Lawrence Memorial Park Cemetery.

Armolee's loving spirit will continue to inspire all those who knew her, and she will be deeply missed.