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Shreveport - Our mother, Phyllis Dorothy Dahle Kindred, passed away on September 13, 2017, in Shreveport. Born in Kane, PA on November 7, 1932, she joined the Air Force after high school, meeting her future husband, Ray Kindred at BAFB, where both were stationed. They settled in Shreveport, where mom lived in the home she loved for 62 years. There she raised four children, sewing most of their clothing as well as her own, while pursuing her career as a professional secretary. She worked for Morris & Dickson, Stan's Record Shop and M.L. Bath Co., from which she retired in 1994. Mom and Dad shared many things over 45 years, including a love of Triumph motorcycles, vacations on Sanibel Island, and pro baseball. Sadly, Dad left us in 1995. Mom's remaining years were spent giving love to her grandchildren. Her absence leaves a great void in all our hearts.
Mom had a special relationship with our dear sister, Margaret Antonio of Tampa, FL. They shared many adventures together, including a trip to Europe. Maggie's daughter Robin Stanchak often joined them in their travels, creating a formidable trio of Air Force Veterans. Maggie left us too early in 2014, and she is always in our hearts.
Mom's pleasures included Disney World, which she visited more than a dozen times, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Her bookshelves were filled with biography's, spy novels, and British mysteries. She also loved the opera, the symphony, and tending her garden. Her Christmas cookie baking was legendary, as was her skill at Jeopardy. A great giver, no holiday went uncelebrated, no birthday was ever forgotten. She will be with us always.
In addition to her husband and daughter, mom was preceded in death by her sister, Janet Johnston of Erie, PA.
She is survived by her daughter Loretta Brogan, son Johnny Kindred and his partner Dottie McWhiney, and son Martin Kindred and his wife Margo Kindred, all of Shreveport, La. Her grandchildren include Robin Stanchak of Tampa, FL. Caycie Kindred of Fort Worth, TX, Jessica Reyna of Houston, TX., and Anthony Goings of Shreveport. She leaves behind four great-grandchildren as well.
Service to be held at Forest Park Funeral Home, 1201 Louisiana Ave, at 2:00pm Thursday, September 21st, a reception at mom's home for family and friends will follow.
Special thanks to AIME Hospice for their loving care, and to our sister Margo Kindred, for her devotion to mom and her unwavering support during her illness. Thank you as well to her neighbors in Cherokee Park, especially Mrs. Peterson, a special lady who watched out for our mother in her later years, better people cannot be found anywhere.
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On behalf of Louisiana Women Veterans, we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family of Phyllis Kindred, US Air Force veteran. We salute her service in the military and honor her with this poem:
She is a woman veteran
Whose service is true
She proudly served
The Red, White and Blue
She gave a part of her life
So others could be free
And without any hesitation
She joined unselfishly
She did her job well
With Honor and Pride
And served her great country
With the men alongside
We're proud today to know
That although she is gone
She goes on to glory
After a job "well done!"
And so, "Our Dear Sister"
We salute you today
A special Airman laid to rest
In this quiet, solemn way
Anna Sanders
September 25, 2017
So sorry for your loss. She was a kind lady. Praying for your family during this difficult time.
Susan Thompson Home Federal Bank
September 21, 2017
Our thoughts & heartfelt sympathy are with the Kindred family during this difficult time. Shannon & Donald Cobb
Shannon Cobb
September 20, 2017
Johnny and Dottie. Miss Phyllis lived a really wonderful life. I love everything written here about her. Very sorry for your loss. Love y'all. Gabby.
Gabby Brooks
September 20, 2017
The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to our Sister in Arms, Phyllis. To her family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Phyllis Dorothy Dhale Kindred. And to Phyllis it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank her for the dedicated and loyal service she rendered to her country during the Korean War while serving in the U. S. Air Force. Phyllis, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Phyllis' family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Charles Livingston, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
September 20, 2017
Women Veterans of Louisiana offers our prayers, along with those of a grateful nation, for the sacrifice your loved one has made in service to this country. Please know that the prayers of so many people are with you and your wonderful family. We hope that you can find some solace in knowing that your loss is shared so deeply by those of us who've served. She is that young woman who served, got out, and went on about her life and raised her family. That graying 20-year-in-service veteran as well as that 18-year-old who volunteered to serve knowing we were at war and was willing to die. All deserve to be remembered and honored for their service, regardless of when and where they served. There's one common denominator that all veterans share. The flag over their coffin. Your loved one's service will never be forgotten. Keep her in your heart and always cherish the service she provided for all of us to live comfortably and enjoy our beautiful country. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that we stand ready to support your family in this time of loss.
With deepest sympathy, WOMEN VETERANS OF LOUISIANA
Shirley Avants
Shirley Avants
September 20, 2017
Johnny, I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I don't think I ever had the pleasure of meeting her, but knowing you can only mean that she was a great person. My prayers are with you and your family.
corky Hearne
September 20, 2017
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