Ms. Brette Renee Hedrick, age 44, a resident of Washington, died Saturday, December 21, 2013.

Ms. Hedrick was born in Wilkes–Barre, Pennsylvania on April 13, 1969 to the late Bruce Bryant Hedrick and Bernadine Sralik Hedrick who survives. She was a 1987 graduate of Coughlin High School in Wilkes-Barre, received a B.A. in communications, associate degree in medical office administration and an associate degree in office procedures. Brette served as a volunteer for J&J’s Homeless Pet Rescue in Washington.

Survivors include her mother of the home, Bernadine Hedrick and one aunt, Frances Sescilla and husband Paul of Willow Street, Pennsylvania.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to J and J’s Homeless Pet Rescue, P.O. Box 1495, Washington, NC 27889