Rema Maltba Hedrick, age 98, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away on October 14, 2026. Rema lived a long and meaningful life centered on faith, family, and caring for those she loved. 

A faithful and nurturing woman, Rema found great joy in spending time with her family and tending to her flowers in her garden. Her faith was an important part of her life and she was a devoted and active member of Kings Creek Baptist Church. Through her kindness, steady presence, and love for others, she created a lasting impact on generations of her family. 

Rema is survived by her husband, Clay Hedrick; her children, Caroll Hedrick (Doris), Regina Brookshire (Doug), and Allison Hoyle (Mark); daughter-in-law, Dorcas Hedrick; five grandchildren, Jeff Hedrick (Crystal), Robert Hedrick (Kim), Jamie White (Phillip), John Brookshire (Andrea), and Matthew Hoyle (Mary); ten great-grandchildren, Joshua, Timothy, Garrett, Samuel, Corryn, Josephine, Holden, Laurel, Savannah, and Lacey; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Steve; and grandson, Andy.

Her family will remember her most for the love and care she gave so freely, her devotion to her faith, and the joy she found in the simple blessings of family and home.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Kings Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Goode and Rev. John Barnhardt officiating. Interment will immediately follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the church.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Hedrick, Robert Hedrick, John Brookshire, Matthew Hoyle, Doug Brookshire, and Mark Hoyle.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Amorem Hospice, 526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson, NC

Online condolences may be left at www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com

Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Hedrick family.