Lillian "Teni" Suggs Hendrick age 72, entered heaven on Sunday October 30, 2022. Born October 5, 1950 in Horry County, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Homer Suggs, Sr. and Mary Alma Booth Suggs. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Vernon Dale Suggs.
She is survived by her loving husband John Mark "Johnny" Hendrick Jr., daughters Dayna Hendrick Lewis (Chris) and Andi Hendrick Brown (Stevie) both of Conway, SC and son John "Mark" Hendrick III (Ali) of Chapin, SC. She is also survived by grandchildren Jonathan Paul Lewis (Megan), Joseph Mark Lewis (Johna), Laney Andrea Brown, Mackenzie Lenora Brown, Anna Grace Brown, John Mark "Jack" Hendrick IV, Hance Sullivan Hendrick and Patton James Hendrick, great grandchildren Rabon Paul Lewis, Emalynn Rae Lewis, Josie Elizabeth Lewis, and twin boys Lewis arriving next year. In addition, she is survived by her brother William Homer "Bill" Suggs, Jr. (Mary) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Teni began her career at AXV Corporation in Myrtle Beach, SC where she remained for 21 years. She was a senior buyer in the purchasing department until she left the company for a family relocation to Georgia. After taking a break to be a stay at home mom, she returned to work as a church secretary where this second career also spanned for 21 years including staff service at Grove Level Baptist Church in Dalton, GA and Langston Baptist Church in Conway, SC until her retirement. Her most cherished job title was that of "Grandma Teni".
She had a servant's heart and was always caring for others. Whether it was a home cooked meal, providing childcare, lending an ear to listen when someone was facing difficulties or giving of her time, talents and treasures to those in need, she was constantly putting others first. One of her favorite quotes that describes her was, "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around" by Leo Buscaglia. She lived this daily in her time on earth and countless lives are better because of it.
A funeral service will be held at Langston Baptist Church in Conway, SC on Wednesday, November 2nd at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Randall Jones and Rev. Bruce Davenport officiating, followed by a graveside service at Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, SC with Rev. Chris Grainger officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 1st from 5:00-7:00 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.

This announcement is a courtesy of Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002
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