MERRY BESTY HENDRICKSON age 76 of Lavergne, died Wednesday August 25, 2010. A native of Valhalla, Alberta Canada, she was the daughter of the late Olav and Johanne Mellegan Ness. Mrs. Hendrickson is survived by her husband Gerald of Lavergne, son William (Tina) Hudson of CO., Daughter Mellonee (Mario) Gallione of Mt. Juliet, Sons Kyle Hudson, Michael (Maria) Hendrickson both of Smyrna, and daughter Pamela Coffey of Smyrna, 10 grandchildren, a sister Irene Lundquist of WA., and two brothers Olaf Ness, and Harold Ness both MN. She was preceded in death by a brother John Ness. Mrs. Hendrickson worked as a crossing guard for the Rutherford County Sherriff Department. Visitation will begin 4:00 p.m. until celebration services beginning at 7:00 p.m. Monday at Springhouse Worship and Arts Center 141119 Old Nashville Highway Smyrna, Tennessee. Brother Ronnie Meek will officiate. Graveside services will by 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.www.woodfinchapel.com (615)893-5151.