Kendra Smith Brown

Kendra Smith Brown obituary, Cleveland, TN

Kendra Smith Brown

Kendra Brown Obituary

Visit the Poole-Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Cleveland website to view the full obituary.

Kendra Lee Brown, born Smith on August 11, 1943, to Kenneth and Alice Smith,  in Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on September 27, 2024 at the Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. She was a devoted mother and a woman of exceptional character, known for her hard-working nature and her deep love for her children, Royce, Kenneth, Duane, Michael and Alicia, whom she cherished above all else. She is also survived by 9 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.

After completing her education, Kendra embarked on a career in the transport business, where she dedicated many years of service. Her commitment and diligence in her work mirrored her approach to parenting. Kendra's proudest accomplishments included raising her children, a testament to her unwavering devotion and nurturing spirit.

Kendra's life will be celebrated with a memorial service on October 19, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM at Poole Funeral and Cremation Services of Cleveland, located at 3000 Ralph Buckner Boulevard Northeast, Cleveland, TN, 37311. The family will receive friends from  5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Stroke Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692. 

Kendra Lee Brown will be remembered not only for her professional endeavors but also for the warmth and steadfast love she provided to her family throughout her life. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.

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Poole-Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Cleveland

3010 North Ocoee Street, Cleveland, TN 37312

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