Merlan Raylene Hendricks of Watson, Oklahoma was born November 21, 1965 in Mena, Arkansas to Harold William Focks and Janell Ann (Nipper) McBroom and passed away on February 12, 2023 at the age of 57.
She is survived by:
One daughter:
Mary Bowen of Smithville, Oklahoma
Two sons:
Buddy Hendricks of Mena, Arkansas
Casey Jewell of Watson, Oklahoma
Two sisters:
Ellen Martin and husband Kenny of Octavia, Oklahoma
Elizabeth White and husband Greg of Broken Bow, Oklahoma
Nine grandchildren:
Melanie Jewell, Dale Gertiser, Matthew Gertiser, Katlynn Clausen, Ryan Hendricks, Shauna Hughes, Catelyn Hendricks, Isaac Hughes, and Dalton Hendricks
One great-granddaughter:
Nevaeh Clausen
Numerous other relatives and host of friends
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold William Focks and Janell Ann Nipper McBroom; her husband, Clayton Hendricks; a brother, Leroy Focks.
Merlan was a homemaker. She loved spending time with family and friends and she especially loved her grandchildren. Merlan also loved get togethers, barbeques, and watching western movies or shows. She will be deeply missed by many whom loved and knew her. Merlan was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Watson Cemetery in Watson, Oklahoma with Brother Todd Webb officiating. Burial will follow in Watson Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Viewing will be on Thursday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be: Buddy Hendricks, Casey Jewell, Ryan Hendricks, Katelyn Hendricks, Kenny Martin, and Less Nipper.
Graveside Service
Watson Cemetery
Saturday, February 18, 2023
1:00 PM

Watson, Oklahoma