Anna Louise Hendon

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Anna Louise Hendon - Madison Parish, Louisiana
The Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA March 2026

December 7, 1952 ~ May 14, 2026 73 Years Old

Anna Louise Hendon, age 73, passed away on May 14, 2026, at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.

Born on December 7, 1952, in Hillsboro, Texas, Anna was the daughter of Mix and Kathrine Littlejohn, both of whom preceded her in death. She built a life defined by family, resilience, and quiet strength.

She met her husband, John Thomas Hendon, while working as a waitress in Vicksburg, Mississippi, around 1978. From that point forward, they were rarely apart. They shared a long marriage marked by constant companionship, a fair share of back-and-forth bickering, and a bond that held steady until John’s passing on December 2, 2019.

Anna worked alongside her husband throughout their years together, keeping books and managing office work for his businesses, including a muffler shop, a construction company, and a trucking company to name a few. When John was on the road, she often rode with him, preferring to be by his side rather than at a distance.

She was the mother of four children: Katherine Elaine Reynolds; Phillip “Bubba” Shane Murphy; Donald Lynn Hendon; and Joseph Thomas Hendon. She was the kind of mother who showed up when it mattered, quietly and consistently, and if her kids found themselves in a bind, she was usually the one figuring out how to get them through it.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mix and Katherine Littlejohn, her husband, John Thomas Hendon, her sisters Peggy Mosley and Janet Allen, her brother Johnny Littlejohn, and her granddaughter, Brianna Darby.

Anna is survived by her children and a large extended family, including her grandchildren: Matthew Darby; Andrew Murphy, Elizabeth Murphy, and Sarah Murphy; Nicholas Hendon, Gracie Hendon, Bo Hendon, and Daniel Hendon; Thomas Hendon, Joseph Blake Hendon, Joshua Hendon, Lee Hendon, Kierra Hendon, and Aria Hendon; along with four great-grandchildren, two sisters, Angela Larson and Myra Albee, and two brothers,Clay and Tommy Littlejohn.

She was also a favored aunt, the one nieces and nephews hoped to leave with after family visits. That pull came from her natural warmth, humor, and generosity. She was loving and kind, but also private, choosing her words carefully and never seeking attention.

Later in life, Anna faced macular degeneration that eventually left her legally blind. Because of this, she moved to Brandon, Mississippi, where she lived with her son Don for the last five years of her life. During that time, she was cared for not only by Don but also by his wife, Alesia, who took her to regular doctor appointments and helped manage the day-to-day challenges that came with her condition.

Despite those limitations, Anna held on to the things she enjoyed. Earlier in life, she loved reading. She was a strong cook, known for bringing her family together around the table. Every Christmas and Thanksgiving, she made her chicken dressing, and it was the dish everyone counted on. She enjoyed simple games like Yahtzee, card games, and even Super Mario, and she valued time spent with family over anything else.

She attended Colonial Heights Baptist Church while living in Brandon and participated in organizing St. Jude fundraisers, reflecting a quiet willingness to help others even while managing her own challenges.

A funeral service will be held on May 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah, Louisiana. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service.

Anna’s life was not built on attention or recognition. It was built on showing up for people, staying close to family, and doing what needed to be done. That is how she will be remembered.