Joyce Kendall

Mrs. Joyce Kendall, 83, of Surprise, Arizona went home to be with her Heavenly Father, on September 21st, 2021 in Sun City West, Arizona. She was born on August 14th, 1938 in Dumas, Texas, to Elwood Harkins and Lillie Thompson.

Joyce met her beloved husband of 65 years, 3 months, and 19 days in the pickle aisle of the local Humpty Dumpty’s of Midwest City, Oklahoma. They had three children together.

She found great pride in taking care of her home and family. She was devoted to her faith, where she was a member of the Church of Christ. Joyce had a soft spot for the local stray animals and always ended up adopting them into her gentle care. Mrs. Kendall was a crafter, making beautiful knitted items as well as homemade costumes for Halloween. Her ornery nature was complemented by her fun, loving, and often expressive looks. You knew when she’d give you “the look,” you might be in trouble. Much like her zestful personality, she had a fondness for dark chocolate. Joyce will be greatly missed in many ways, as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, but remembered by her caring heart.

She is survived by her husband, Addison Kendall, her daughter, Kathy Carter (David), and her son, Dane Kendall (Sherrie.) She was a loving grandmother to her six grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Brandi Kendall, grandson, Dustin Lee Kendall, as well as her sister, Sharrolyn Reed.

The family suggests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.