Christine "Chris" Beatrice (Shenberger) Neal Hedrick
July 14, 1948 — February 6, 2013
Christine “Chris” Beatrice (Shenberger) Neal Hedrick
Grateful Organ Donation Recipient -
Christine “Chris” Beatrice (Shenberger) Neal Hedrick, 64, of Carlisle , and formerly of Manchester , died at ManorCare Health Services in Carlisle, on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. She was born in York, on Wednesday, July 14, 1948, daughter of the late Reuben Shenberger and Constance Violet (Hedlam) Shenberger. Chris was the widow of Dennis Morgan Neal whom she married on September 26, 1964, and who died on March 20, 1966.
Chris’s survivors include her daughter, Angela M. Trimmer and her husband Eric and their daughters, Marissa, Alyssa, and Lauryn all of Mechanicsburg; her son, Bob Hedrick, Jr. and his son Bobby of Wrightsville; her two brothers, Tony Shenberger and his wife Kate of Red Lion, Reub Shenberger and his wife Peggy of Felton; her three sisters, Carol Dunlap and her husband Tony of Windsor, Barb Reider and her husband Tony of Smethport, Pam Lower of Maryland; her former spouse, Robert C. Hedrick, Sr. of York; and several nieces and nephews.
Chris was a grateful organ donation recipient. Her life was greatly enhanced by the loving gift of organ donation. She loved the outdoors, animals, music, dance, Nascar, and mostly her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Chris greatly enjoyed watching the kids in their various activities. Later in life, Chris took to Bible Study and enjoyed writing about the wisdom and peace she found.
All are welcome to join Chris’ family at her visitation on Monday, February 11, 2013, from 11:00 until time of service at 12:00 at Shepherdstown United Methodist Church , 1934 South York Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, with Reverend Dr. Timothy R. Baer officiating. A committal service will immediately follow. Chris’ family invites everyone to join them for a time of food and fellowship at the church following the committal.
The family respectfully asks that contributions be made in Chris’ memory to help defray her final expenses. Checks can be made payable to Myers–Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory , 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Credit card contributions can be made by dialing (717) 766-3421. Chris’ family thanks you and Myers–Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory for helping at this difficult time. Memorial contributions can also be made to Alzheimer’s Association , 3544 North Progress Avenue, Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Chris’ family has entrusted her care to Myers–Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read Chris’ full obituary, share your memories and photos, offer your condolences and view her memorial video and portrait at www.Myers-Buhrig.com .