Joy Redmond Kendall

For 61 years, she was a loving wife, loyal companion and friend to husband, Ralph Kendall. She is survived by her husband, 3 daughters, Joy (Chuck), Cherie and Karen and her 5 grandchildren.

Joy was a committed and giving member of First Centenary United Methodist Church being especially active in the women’s groups. She was actively involved in the Girl Scouts. She enjoyed the challenge of golf and was instrumental in developing the 9-Hole women’s group at the Chattanooga Golf & Country Club. She loved to travel as well as relaxing each year with friends on the Florida beaches and visiting daughters, grandchildren and friends around the world. She was a proud alumna of Iowa State University with a degree in Institutional Dietetics and cherished her Kappa Delta sisterhood.

The family will receive friends at the Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel, Wednesday evening, January 18th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. A memorial service to celebrate her life and the joy she gave to others will be held at First Centenary UMC Thursday, January 19th, at 1:30 PM with the Rev. Dwight Kilbourne and Rev. David Harr officiating. Visitation before the service will be from 12:30 – 1:30.

In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in her memory to the First Centenary United Methodist Church Permanent Endowment Fund, Habitat for Humanity or Hospice of Chattanooga.

Arrangements under the direction of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-North Chapel, Hixson, TN.