Maudie Louise Hendrix Kiplinger, age 85 of Harrison, Arkansas died peacefully at her home on September 29, 2022. She was the daughter of W.E. and Gertie Woodard Hendrix and was born on October 12, 1936 in Eula, Arkansas in the beautiful Richland Valley.

She worked hard all her life and retired from Tyson in 1999. She was a gardener, quilter and handmade many beautiful quilts. She enjoyed spending time with her family and always looked forward to decorations and holiday events.

Survivors include her daughters, Lissie Smith and husband Jeff of Harrison and Leeann Lambert and husband Paul of Columbus, Kansas; grandchildren, Bradley Smith (Meadow) of Harrison, Holly Richardson (Ryan) of Harrison, Brittany Marshall (Dezerae Wiebe) of Hollister, Missouri, Kaylee Lockhart of Columbus, Kansas and Cole McNair of Harrison; and great-grandchildren, Keegan Richardson and Maudie Smith. Little Maudie is her namesake, and she was very proud. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, W.E. and Gertie Hendrix; husband, Dewey Arlin Kiplinger; brothers, Delford Hendrix, Belford Hendrix, Thomas  “Son” Hendrix, Pete Hendrix, Earl “Boy” Hendrix and Troy Hendrix; and sisters, Ethel Ruff, Ida “Sister” Dean, Edna Laymon and Hazel Hendrix.
Funeral services for her were 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 3, 2022 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Chris Wyatt officiating. Visitation was 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. preceding the service. Burial followed in Witts Springs Cemetery. Friends and family served as pallbearers.