She was born in Gilmer County on May 8, 1936, a daughter of the late James Loyd and Amanda Hughes Bennett. She loved the outdoors, gardening and her animals. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.

She is survived by son Dale (Regina) Kendall of Parkersburg WV; two grandchildren, Barb and Richard; 3 great-grandchildren of Parkersburg; sister, Emma Jean Barker of Toledo, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and close family friends, Justin Wood and Abby.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Virgil (Budge) Kendall; brother, Junior Bennett.

Funeral services will be held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, WV, on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Visitation will be held 5:00-6:30 p.m. prior to service. Interment will be in Sand Ridge Cemetery.