She graduated from the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1939. Betty Rose worked in the Emergency Department at St. Elizabeth Hospital for 30 years. She also retired as a supervisor from Delco Products Medical Department.
Betty Rose was very active at St. Albert the Great parish for many years. Betty had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother and made two visits to Medjugorji. She shared her deep faith with everyone she met. Betty spent her life looking after her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her patients, her friends and anyone who needed her. She loved traveling and spending time at Rocky Fork Lake.
Betty always held deep in her heart all of her friendships, and there were many, but especially Virginia Panfile, Kay Engleman, Maryjo Hanauer and Elizabeth Jung.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Kendig; brothers, Carl (Bernice) Yingling and Ray (Mary) Yingling; and a daughter-in-law, Jeannie Kendig.
She is survived by sons, Michael (Linda) Kendig, Phillip (Lisa) Kendig, David Kendig, and Steven (Amy) Kendig; daughter, Jean Ann (Steven) Kendig Spirk; 21 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 3033 Far Hills Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will follow immediately beginning at 11:00 am. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. She was an amazing woman and a role model for all.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can made in her name to: The Sister John Maureen Fund @ St. Albert the Great School.
Special thank you for Tamara Shipp, nurse practitioner from Landmark. Your kindness, compassion and expertise will always be remembered. Joann Sine, home health aid from Fidelity, your gentleness and kindness will always be remembered.
