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Kathy Ann Kirkendoll, age 74, of Moberly, MO, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at her home.
Kathy was born on February 15, 1951, in Moberly, MO, to Wayne Switzer and Dorothy (Dunn) Holcomb. She married William “Bubby” Kirkendoll on April 13, 1968, in Moberly. Kathy was employed at Cardinal Health for more than 45 years. She enjoyed doing outside yard work and planting flowers. Kathy loved watching cooking shows and will always be remembered for her delicious desserts and Sunday dinners.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother-in-law; and friend, Jerry.
Kathy is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Steve) Hoffman, of Moberly, MO; son, Wayne Kirkendoll, of Moberly, MO; daughter, Amy (Tony) Colley, of Huntsville, MO; grandchildren, Cindi (Jason) Farris, of Moberly, MO, Jessica (Oliver) Messa, of Minneapolis, MN, Cameron (Alley) Baker, of Moberly, MO, Austin Turner, of Moberly, MO, Ryan Starr, Charley Starr and Will Colley, all of Huntsville, MO; great grand-children, Brayton Barron, Destyni Barron, Jaecey Farris, Lilly Farris, Beau Farris, Cooper Farris, Maddox Havice, Maverick Baker and Oaklynn Baker, all of Moberly, MO; siblings, Marilyn (Allen) Esry, of Moberly, MO, and Charles (Annie) Switzer, of Columbia, MO.
Visitation for Kathy will be Friday, January 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Pathway Millard Family Funeral Chapel, Moberly, MO. A Graveside Service will follow at Hagar Cemetery, Huntsville, MO.
Arrangements are under the direction of Pathway-Millard Family Funeral Chapel, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, MO 65270 (660)263-7284. Condolences may be left online for the family at www. pathwaymemorial.com.
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411 Union Avenue PO Box 367, Moberly, MO 65270

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