Elmwood Cemetery

Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma

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Submitted by: Terry Dudley

Sydnalea Owens Hendershot

October 9, 1932 - August 18, 2026

Sydnalea was born on Sunday, October 9, 1932, in Woodward, OK. She passed away in Oklahoma City, OK, on August 18, 2026.

Sydnalea grew up in the Willard Community north of Woodward, OK. She graduated from Woodward High School, attended Bethany-Peniel College and graduated from Northwestern State College in Alva, OK, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree and a teaching certificate before becoming a first-grade teacher. During church camp at the Lou Wentz Campgrounds in Ponca City, OK, she met Chester Lynn Hendershot. They continued corresponding with each other while Chester served in the Army during the Korean War. After Chester returned home, they were married on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1955. They were happily married for 70 years until his passing in June of 2025.

She is survived by her son, Dwight Hendershot of Carbondale, CO; her daughter, Glendola Isaacs, and husband, Ed, of Oklahoma City, OK. She was the proud grandmother of Emily Carmer and husband, Sam of Basalt, CO, Andy Isaacs and his wife, Brittany of Bethany, OK, and Grace Hendershot of Basalt, CO. She was delighted to become a great-grandmother to Archer Samuel Carmer. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and friends who will cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Chester Hendershot; her son, Clayton Hendershot; her parents, Marion and Glendola Owens; and her sister, Barbara Covalt.

Sydnalea was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who deeply loved her family. She treasured spending time with them and her extended family.

Sydnalea gave her life to Christ at a very young age. She loved going to church and participating in church activities throughout her life. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, calligraphy, and playing the piano. She also loved helping Chester harvest many kinds of fruits and vegetables from his large garden, including their favorite fruit, watermelon. She and Chester would often sit in their lawn chairs under the trees in the backyard and enjoy just being outside with each other. Those simple moments brought her great happiness.

The love Sydnalea gave so freely to her family will remain a lasting part of their lives, and her memory will forever be cherished by all who knew and loved her. She will be greatly missed.

A celebration of her life will be held at the Woodward Church of the Nazarene, 400 Downs Ave., Woodward, OK 73801 on August 25, 2026, at 10:00 am. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, 2755 Downs Ave., Woodward, OK.

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