Betty Kendall Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Betty Kendall of Birmingham, Michigan, born in Albany, Indiana, who passed away on November 4, 2022 at the age of 106. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Chester Wingate and Genevieve Wingate; her spouse Thomas L. Kendall; her daughters, Sally Secor of Ross, CA and Mary Ann Essig (Philip) of Santa Rosa; her grandsons, Philip "Pete" Essig (Dominique), William "Will" Essig, Thomas and Joseph Essig; her brother James W. Wingate; her son-in-law Charles M. Secor; and her sister-in-law Adele Wingate. She was also cherished by nieces and nephews.
Memorial Contributions may be made to The Betty Kendall Lady Slipper Orchid Species Collection Fund #908, c/o Ball State University, 2800 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN 47304, or the Charity of the donor's choice.
