Obituary of Miriam T. Kendra

Miriam T. Kendra, age 82 of Garnet Valley, PA passed away on October 22, 2022 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born to Patrick and Helen McGowan King in Chester, PA, she resided the past 42 years in Garnet Valley, PA. Miriam was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her home and family. Devoted to her faith, she was a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church. In her spare time, Miriam loved spending time with friends as well as shopping. She enjoyed her soap operas, and was an avid animal lover. She adopted dogs, cats, and a horse. Mostly, Miriam loved spending time with her family, especially her four grandchildren and step grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Miriam is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Kendra Jr., who passed in 2002, brother, Daniel King, and a sister, Rosemary King. She is survived by her son, Christopher (Debra) Kendra, daughter, Tracy (Raymond) Dooley, and grandchildren; Brigid, Christa, Aidan, Cain, Ryan, and Jacob. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 9:00 - 10:15 AM at St. Cornelius Church, 160 Ridge Rd., Chadds Ford, PA followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30AM. Interment, Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery, Linwood, PA. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Brandywine Valley SPCA (bvspca.org). Online condolences may be made by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com.