Gladys T. Hendrick, born Gladys T. Boyd was born on August 26, 1937, in Norfolk, Virginia and she passed away on November 23, 2021, in Lanham, Maryland. She was preceded into heaven by her daughter Debrah and son Earl. Gladys was raised in Baltimore, Maryland by her grandparents. She graduated from Frederick Douglas high school in Baltimore with aspirations of studying dance and music. Benjamin Hendrick married Gladys and together they had 5 children; Calvin, Denise, Debrah, Earl, and Shelly Hendrick.

Gladys studied music and played piano to live her life beautifully as a young adult. She worked and retired as a Rental Specialist with Y & B properties at various apartment complexes in DC and Maryland. As Gladys grew older, she developed the urge to explore and experience different countries and parts of America. She enjoyed cruising through the Caribbean with her friend Evon. Gladys also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, playing bingo, and Pokeno with her dear friends at (Victory House). She loved spending quality time with all her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She enjoyed her personal foot massages given to her by her Great-grandson Duane AKA (ManMan) Gladys was best known as the Crochet Queen. She gifted family members many of her beautiful creations.

Glady served as a source of information, wisdom, and comfort for all her family until she took her last breath. She stuck by, fought with, and prayed for her family tree during good and difficult times. Her prayers and strength enabled her to witness the success of many offspring.

Although Gladys will be truly missed by family and friends, she will continue to have a lasting impression on those who love her so much.