Hazel Kendall's Obituary
Hazel Kendall, 70, of Mt. Gilead, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
The family will receive friends 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Twin Harbor Worship Center. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m., officiated by Pastor Tommy Blackwell.
Hazel was born on May 22, 1955, in Moundsville, West Virginia, to the late Delilah and Harry Wright Sr. She attended high school in Augusta, Georgia, and later completed her education at Wilkes Community College. Hazel devoted much of her life to caring for others through her work as a nursing assistant.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 44 years, John Kendall, who lovingly described her as “the heart of his life and an angel sent from God above.” She is also survived by her son, Michael James Kendall (Janie) of Little Washington, NC; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; her sister, Anna Wright of Augusta, GA; and her brothers, Harry Wright Jr. and Dennis Wright, both of Augusta, GA.
In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her daughter, Sarah Young, and her brother, Thomas Wright.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care is serving the Kendall family.
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