Imogene Looney-Hendrickson

Imogene Looney-Hendrickson, 87, passed away Dec. 5, 2021. She was born Jan. 12, 1934, in rural Douglas County to Patrick and Myra (Pettyjohn) Medlock, she was the youngest of her five siblings. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, her brothers Bill and Irvan, sisters Carrie, Gladys, and Mary; her husband Othel Looney; son Ronnie Ingram; and son-in-law Glen Forbis.
She is survived by her son Lannie Ingram of Rogersville, daughters Becky Forbis of Republic, Dee Brossear and husband Darin of Springfield, six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

She started her working career as a waitress. She worked at Raines Sisters, Shady Inn, Leong’s Tea House, and Holiday Inn just to name a few.  She later worked at Penthouse Furniture where she was a floor lead and then supervisor. In January 1982, she and her daughter Becky opened B&J Burger. She then went to work at Mercy Hospital until she achieved a well-deserved retirement.

She was a member of Hillside Baptist Church.

Visitation was from 1-2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10, at Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Services followed at 2 p.m., with Pastor John Bingham officiating. Burial followed at Wade Cemetery.