Mary Emma Kendrick

Mary Emma Kendrick, 93, passed away during the evening hours of Thursday (July 6, 2017) following an extended illness. Mary was born on March 29, 1924 to the late George & Ida Elizabeth (Cross) Massey in Sullivan County.

Mary enjoyed sewing, gardening, playing Rook, attending the Carter Family Fold, and spending time with her family and friends. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend; she will be greatly missed.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dallas Kendrick; six brothers, Denver “Bill”, Merideth “Mart”, Carl, Clarance, Lee, and Guy Massey; three sisters, Thelma Welch, Iva Smith, and Nannie Coffman.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Emma Thompson & husband Tommy and Judy Grubbs & husband Howard; one son, Benny Kendrick & wife Teresa; three grandsons, Michael Smith, Mitchell Thompson, and Josh Kendrick; step-grandson, David Steadman; three step great-granddaughters, Addie, Allison, and Ashley Steadman; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

The family will greet guests and share memories on Saturday (July 8, 2017) from 1 to 2 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth Christian officiating.

Mary will be laid to rest beside of her husband, Dallas on Saturday (July 8, 2017) at 3 p.m. at Gunnings Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Josh Kendrick, Robert Massey, Michael Smith, Mitchell Thompson, and David Steadman.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to a charity of your choice.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Greystone Health Care Center for the love and compassionate care that was given to Mary during her time of need.

Online condolences may be made to the Kendrick family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the Kendrick family.