Novella Mitchell Hendren passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Novella was born in Caldwell County on March 21, 1943, daughter of the late Warren and Lily Bell Moser Mitchell.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jimmy Ray Hendren; daughter, Cathy Hendren and grandson, Joseph James Hendren.

Those left to cherish her memory are sons, Larry Hendren (Wanda) of Granite Falls, Johnny Hendren (Sheila) of Lenoir; daughters, Glenda McLean (Keith) of Lenoir, Amy Biggs (Keith) of Granite Falls; nine grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, seven great, great grandchildren.

The family will receive family and friends on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Liberty Baptist Church, Valmead.   The funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dewey Bristol officiating.  Entombment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Lenoir.