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Margaret GENDROLIS Obituary
Born in Newport News, she was the daughter of the late Orian 'Slim' Ishmael and Mary Alice Brown Leonard.
Kay was a caregiver and banquet cook for 42 years. She was a former member of Northside Church of Christ and current member of Parkview United Methodist Church and was a member of both choirs. She was a graduate of Wilton School of Cooking and enjoyed cooking and serving in many capacities.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Lee Gendrolis; foster daughter, Margaret Jean Dick; brothers, David Leonard and Orian I. Leonard Jr.; nieces, Aimi Bohlman and Lori Leonard; and great-niece, Breonna.
The family will receive friends beginning at noon Saturday, Dec. 19, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Peninsula Funeral Home with Larry Jones and Pastor Dan Elmore officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Parkview United Methodist Church or to perform an act of kindness for others.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret GENDROLIS
Rev. John LeGault
December 23, 2009
Kay was a grand lady, wonderful cook, lovely Christian. She did so much for others. Parkview UMC and friends/family will surely miss this wonderful lady.
The Payne Family
December 21, 2009
We will always be thankful that God brought Kay into our lives. She always had a smile on her face and a huge heart. We love her dearly and will miss her deeply. She will always be a part of our family.
Love,
Jeremy, Shanna, Aaliyah and Kaden Payne
Robert (Bob) Butler
December 19, 2009
Dave, Orian, and Family,
Kay and her family were our neighbors. We also attended the same church. Therefore, we ran into each other often.
Her parents were hard working, decent and honest folk, as I am sure that was the case with her and of her brothers, as my mother kept me well informed.
Kay would be asked to sing specials at the old 24th Street Church of Christ in Newport News. She always accepted whenever asked, which was regularly. Her voice was melodious, plus inspiring, as she put real feeling into her singing.
Our loss of Kay is a gain for God's Heavenly Choir, as surely that will be her next calling.
Sincerely, Robert Butler
Charlotte Butler Keene
December 19, 2009
David & Orian, I will always have fond memories of Kay. We grew up together, went to church camp together, sang in the choir together and then lost touch. My prayers are with you and your families.
Carol Veneris
December 18, 2009
How could I even begin to describe Kay..she had the biggest heart, always overlooking her own needs to help others. She loved her family and her church, was a terrific cook, had a great sense of humor..the list goes on. Kay was a beautiful soul.She'll be missed.
Al, & Joyce Keeton and family
December 18, 2009
we will miss her smiling face and kind ways. no matter what was going on in her life she always had a positive outlook and thinking of others rest in peace kay you will be missed at parkview.
Cindy Curfman-Robinson
December 18, 2009
Dave, Orian, Margaret and Family,
I'm so very sorry to hear about Kay’s passing. I have such WONDERFUL memories of her! What a lady with a remarkable singing voice, personality, sense of humor and LOTS of love for EVERYONE she came in contact with. My heart just breaks for you all during this time.
Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers and holding y'all close through these days.
Rest in peace, sweet Kay! :) I love you!
Mary Giguere
December 18, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies. May you always remember the good times.
Sincerely,
Mary Giguere
Kirsten Smith
December 18, 2009
To the family,
I had the pleasure of meeting Margaret while she was at the facility i work at Regency Healthcare.She was always so sweet and kind and no matter what could always put a smile on your face. I will miss her big heart and soft sweet voice.
Sincerely,
Kirsten Smith
Billie Ballard
December 18, 2009
As a former member of Parkview UMC, Kay was a upbeat person. Every Christmas the Williams Circle would take a dish to her home and we would fellowship as well. She was very active in Parkview and Kay is going to be missed. My condolances goes to her family.
Teresa McPherson
December 18, 2009
Dave and Judy,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. May you feel God's loving arms around you.
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