Charlotte Rose Crummett Kuykendall of Waynesboro, Virginia, passed away on Aug. 30, 2023, which was her 84th birthday.
She was born at home in 1939 to the late Archie Samuel and Elvira Jane Dahmer Crummett in Sugar Grove.
Mrs. Kuykendall graduated in 1957 from Franklin High School and in 1961 from Berea College. She taught typing and shorthand for two years at Wilson Memorial High School but spent the majority of her career as a “domestic engineer” on the home front.
She loved to travel and was proud to have visited all 50 states and attend 49 National Guard conferences across the country where she served on many auxiliary committees.
She was a former member of Smith Creek Church of the Brethren and was a current member of Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church. She was known for her gifts of service and hospitality, serving faithfully at church and with Massanetta Springs on various committees.
She appreciated the outpouring of so much love and support over her lifetime, and especially these recent years.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Robert P. Kuykendall, with whom she recently celebrated her 62nd wedding anniversary; children, Rene (Stephen) Law of Clifton, Virginia, David (Laura) Kuykendall of Hiawatha, Iowa, and Robbie Kuykendall of Waynesboro, Virginia; beloved grandchildren, Ariel (Tyler) Perry of Mooresville, North Carolina, Joseph Kuykendall of Charlottesville, Virginia and Robert and Jacob Law of Clifton, Virginia; and grand-dog Sindy. She also treasured her great-grandsons, Barrett, Wyatt, and Rhett Perry who brought her great joy. She is survived by a brother, Johnny (Joni) Crummett of Bend, Oregon, and sisters-in-law, Libby Dickson of High Point, North Carolina, and Joyce Kuykendall of Littleton, Colorado.
She was proud of her Dahmer and Crummett roots and being part of the Kuykendall family. She leaves behind many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, dear friends, and memories of family members that preceded her in death.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the entire staff of Summit Square, Augusta Health, and University of Virginia Cancer Center for the care given to her during her stays.
A service of remembrance will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Dr. Fred A. Holbrook officiating. The family will welcome friends and family for visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at McDow Funeral Home in Waynesboro, Virginia.
Memorial donations may be given to the Catherine Elizabeth Blair Memorial Foundation, which funds research for the pediatric cancer neuroblastoma (www.blairfoundation.org), or to the Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church Fellowship Ministry.
Family and friends may share memories and condolences at mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.
