When Al was away , Hendrix was mostly cared for by family members and friends , especially Lucille 's sister Delores Hall and her friend Dorothy Harding .
During Al 's three - year absence , Lucille struggled to raise their son .
When Al was away , Hendrix was mostly cared for by family members and friends , especially Lucille 's sister Delores Hall and Lucille 's friend Dorothy Harding .
During Al 's three - year absence , Lucille struggled to raise their son .