Madge Jane Lynn Kendrick

Madge was born February 22, 1924 in Walker County, Alabama. She was a resident of Gadsden, AL since 1960.

She was preceded in death by her loving and faithful husband, Louie John Kendrick; infant son, Louie John Kendrick, Jr.; parents, Emma and John Lynn; 3 sisters; and 5 brothers. She was also preceded in death by many “in-laws” who were truly brothers and sisters, along with many friends that had become her family members.

Survivors are sons, Jack (Patsie) of Gadsden, Jerry (Carolyn) of St. Mary’s, GA, and Larry (Cathy) of Conyers, GA; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews who love her dearly.

Madge lived an abundant life, loving and dedicating herself to her family and home. She never met a stranger and was filled with love, grace, compassion, and of course, wit. She always was making you laugh, even when there were hard times. She especially loved babies and children. She gave cheerfully to anyone in need or just to show kindness and love. She was known for her incredible cooking and baking and beautiful yards, which she planted and maintained. She loved the Lord Jesus and sang about Him until she couldn’t.

She was a member of 12th Street Baptist Church; the Gadsden Woman’s Club; and ABWA.

Services will be at Kilgore Green Chapel at 12:30 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2016. Mrs. Kendrick will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Dr. Richard Trader will officiate.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons.

Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at McGuffey Healthcare, especially the employees of Memory Lane.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral Home.