Alice Ruth Kendall Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Alice Ruth Kendall

Alice “ Ruth ” Moore Kendall, 88, of Glen Allen, departed this life on Wednesday August 30, 2023. A native of Edgemoor, S.C., Mrs. Kendall was born to the late Johnnie S. and Mary Moore. She was a graduate of Chester County public schools and a 1958 graduate from Columbia Hospital School of Nursing in Columbia S.C. Mrs. Kendall held various clinical nursing positions in hospitals throughout the United States before accepting a position as an instructor of Practical Nursing and Nursing Assistant for Richmond Public Schools. She retired from her instructional position in 1997 after twenty-five years of dedicated service. Mrs. Kendall joined Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in 1969 and was a longtime member, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, Communion Steward, in addition to other various committees. She also served on the Interfaith Council of Greater RIchmond, the World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women, the Cavalier Chapter American Business Women's Association, and the United Methodist Women on the local district and conference level. Mrs. Kendall was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph Cooper Kendall, Jr. Surviving are her son, Randolph Cooper Kendall, III; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends and colleagues. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Alice “Ruth” Kendall will be held 1 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2023, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1720 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Interment private. The family will receive friends for a reception immediately following the service. Arrangements by Scott's Funeral Home 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd.

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Mrs. Kendall taught me in Nursing school. She was so sweet! She will be missed.

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Ms.Kendall taught me in nursing school. At the time I remember her to be the only black teaching amongst many white teachers. She was very disciplined and pushed us to do our very best. Those disciplines carried me through my nursing career. May God comfort her family. Saundra Lyles Jenkins

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Dear Randy and Family, Please accept our condolences for your loss. Ruth was truly beautiful on the inside and out. Most importantly, she was an inspiring light and God fearing friend. As a mother, friend, nurse and teacher, we know that she brightened the lives of many. Rest in eternal peace "Beautiful Lady". Jerome and Betty Drummond

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I will miss all the conversations and lessons learned. I consider you a dear friend. Annette Hyman

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To the Kendall family my sincere condolences in the passing of such a loving and beautiful person Ms.Kendall. She touched many along the way. Rest in Peace. Sincerely,Ava R.Armstrong

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Prayers to your family for your dear mother's home-going.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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