Phyllis Kendrick

Phyllis Jean Kendrick, 86, of Largo, Florida passed away Wednesday, August
25, 2010 at the VA Hospice at Bay Pines VA Medical Center.
Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, she attended Andrews School for Girls (Ohio); she
majored in cooking and baking.  In 1943 she joined the United States Coast
Guard and served as Ship’s Cook Third Class Women’s Reserve in New Smyrna
Beach, Florida.
Phyllis loved animals and was very fond of her furry grand-dogs Otis and
Gypsy for whom she dog-sat frequently. She cared for her cockatiel, Corky
for over 20 years and he now resides at the Avian and Animal Hospital on
Starkey Road.
She lived a full and very active life prior to her battle with cancer.
Those who knew and loved this sweet lady will remember her grand sense of
humor and quick wit.
Phyllis always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon and on August 14th her
wish was granted!  The Grant a Dream Foundation(VA Hospice), American
Balloons and Bay Pines Veteran’s Hospital nurses (Hospice) granted her final
wish with a beautiful sunrise lift-off.  While flying high above the ground
Phyllis witnessed a rocket launched from Cape Kennedy.  The pilot also
lowered the balloon touching the surface of a lake which added to the
thrill. 
Phyllis is survived by her daughter Denise Maloney (Joe); son Larry (Joyce);
7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and one niece.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday,
September 9th at Serenity Gardens, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL.  In
lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Grant a Dream
Foundation, Bay Pines VAMC, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL  33744.