Betty Shepherd Kendrick

Betty Shepherd Kendrick died March 10, 2021 at Morningside of Cleveland TN, following a lengthy illness. She was 96. Betty was preceded in death by her husband (Bill Kendrick), mother (Bertha Shepherd Wright), father (Will Shepherd), second father (Horace Wright) and son-in-law (Bob Ingram). She is survived by her two daughters (Katherine Ingram Jones and Carol Ann Baker), two son-in-laws (Dan Jones and Ronnie Baker), five grandchildren (Chris Baker, Suzanne Baker Hill, Rita Ingram Flood, David Ingram, Shelly Jones Grills), and seven great-grandchildren (Jack, Jayden, Asa, Annie, Ava, Minnie, Amelia).
Betty was born January 28, 1925 in Franklin NC to Bertha and Will Shepherd. Betty attended High School in Mooresville NC where she was a cheerleader and basketball player. It was in Mooresville that she met the love of her life, William (Bill) Kendrick. They married after World War ll and eventually moved to Calhoun TN where Bill worked at Bowater.
Betty began her first 20 year career at the United States Post Office in Calhoun TN. She was later transferred to the Cleveland Keith Street Branch where she eventually became Supervisor of the Delivery Operations. Three years after retiring from the Post Office Betty began her second 20 year career working for Walmart as a cashier in the Pharmacy. She finally retired at the age of 86.
Betty and Bill were long-time faithful members of First Baptist Church in Calhoun and later in Cleveland. Their faith' was strong as was their love for one another. Her daughters have special memories watching their parents spontaneously dance around the kitchen floor and their generous displays of affection for one another. After Bill's passing, Betty's love for him remained strong and alive, often reminiscing about their time together.
Betty was an only child and frequently talked about how thankful she was to be surrounded by her family. Family events and celebrations were priority for Betty, living each moment to its fullest. Special memories shared by the family include Holiday meals gathered around the Kendrick family table, Betty's presence at the birth of each grandchild, a family trip to Disney World which included Betty (at 80) dancing with Pluto at Mickey's Midnight Birthday Celebration, dodging Christmas gifts during Lefty Righty, and celebrating her 90th with a line dance.
A private family graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M., on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. You are encouraged to share a memory of Betty and/or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be sent to the Pastor's Discretionary Fund, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 3405 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland TN 37312.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Amedisys Hospice and the staff at Morningside of Cleveland for their many acts of kindness, special efforts, and dedication to the love and care of Betty.