Peggy J. Kendrick

“Strength and dignity are her clothing and she smiles at the future. She opens her mouth in wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and bless her; her husband also, and he praises her saying: ‘Many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all.’ Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.” (Proverbs 31: 25-30) Affectionately known as “Mimi”, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister was welcomed to her eternal home on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the age of 75 while surrounded by those that love her. Born in New Orleans, she was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her mother, Cecile Hanagriff Jackson and her father, William Pleasant Jackson, II. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, James Austin Kendrick; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Don Alford, Kris and Kevin Fryoux, Kendyl and David Worrell, and Kahne and Dan Seidel; 11 grandchildren, Kate and Claire Feduccia, Jacob and wife, Jade, Sarah, and Luke Fryoux, Henry, Eva, and Oscar Worrell, and Rachel, Jackson, and Samuel Seidel; brothers, Forbes Jackson Lafaye, William Pleasant Jackson, III; sister, Suzanne Jackson Rocha; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a faithful member of Istrouma Baptist Church for over 55 years, where she taught Sunday school and Bible study, and was an active member of the choir. Peggy leaves a legacy of compassion, unconditional love, and an example of faith to those who knew her. Visitation will be held at Istrouma Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. officiated by Rev. Ron Lambe and Rev. Jeff Ginn. Interment will follow on the grounds of Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Don Alford, Kevin Fryoux, David Worrell, Dan Seidel, Jacob Fryoux, and Luke Fryoux. Honorary pallbearers will be Henry and Oscar Worrell, and Jackson and Samuel Seidel. The family wishes to thank caregivers, Darlene Rayborn, Betty Phillips, and LaShonda Coco for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, a gift in her memory can be sent to Children’s Miracle Network or Istrouma Baptist Church Love Out Loud Offering.