Frankie Fern Hendrix, 89, of Independence, MO passed away, Friday, May 31, 2013 at Aberdeen Village in Olathe, KS. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Fern was born March 7, 1924. She was married to William Hendrix in 1949, he preceded her in death. Fern was a cook for the Kansas City School District for many years. She is survived by; a daughter, Monica Schaal and husband Paul of Waikoloa, Hawaii.