Violet Louise Kirkendoll, 83, a Northland resident of Kansas City, MO of Kansas City, Mo passed away peacefully on September 2, 2022, at home surrounded in love by her family. She was born May 18, 1939 Cameron, MO to Jesse and Lucille (Bradford) Barnard.
Violet attended Park Hill High School before graduating from East Jefferson High School in Metairie, LA. She had a long and rewarding career with the United States Postal Service, where she was the first female mail carrier in the Kansas City area. Following her 30 plus year career, she went back to school to learn about computers and graduated from Maple Woods Community College in 2001. Violet had a thirst for knowledge and strong will to work and complete tasks most would hire out. In her spare time she enjoyed traveling and being on the water. She was a long -time member of the Missouri River Boat Club Association in Parkville.
Family was most important to Violet. She leaves behind two sons: Michael Ray Kirkendoll (Sharon) of Holt, MO and Mitchell Lane Kirkendoll (Angie) of Parkville, MO; four beloved grandchildren: Chrisha Renee Terry (Brad), Justin Lane Kirkendoll (Sheena), Lucas Ray Kirkendoll and Mitchell Lee Kirkendoll; and two beloved great grandchildren, Allie and Kaiden. Violet was preceded in death by both parents and a sister, Donna “Sharon” Rule.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted with the Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville. Memories of Violet and condolences may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
The best mother in law in the world. If you need a role model, just watch and learn. She got tired on me waiting on Mitch to do something for me , and the next thing i know, I’ve got an electric drill , the battery powered screw guns. And so much more. Told me if she’d have spent all her life waiting on someone to do it for her, she’d still be waiting. She has no patience waiting on the boys to get there. So by the time they did, she would have it done already. She made time to teach me to roll noodles for chicken noodles. I think she already knew I was a lost cause when it came to sewing. Lol. I lost my mom young and when I met this one, I knew it would be so that I could have another mom for my last 20. Saved the best Momma’s from the first half and the Best Momma for the last half. I can’t thank you enough for allowing me do be a part of this family and not giving up on me. To me , that means the most to me.
I sure didn’t want this day to come and I don’t want to figure out how to live without you, but it does happen. I’ll keep your boy safe and he’s GoingTo be ok too, Momma.
I love you so much and I miss you so very hard.
Till we get to gossip again, think of me as I will you. I’ll keep chatting at you here and there so hopefully you’ll get to answer. ❤️♥️💔
Violet Louise. I’ve tried to think what to say about you and your impact on the world and my life in particular. One huge impact you had on me was get the job done. I’ll never forget you waterproofing your own basement. I’lll never forget you coming to Moms and picking me up to get me out of the house. You always made me feel so special. Trips to Ref Lobster and Shirley Temple for me, red wine for you. The compassion you showed when you let me move in there. Playing fairy Godmother when I needed a dress and driving me to RedX to pick out the most beautiful blue satin material and whipping me up a dress so I could go to dinner theater in style. Showing me how to make my graduation invitations when it was time to leave college and needed to save money. Making Andy’s circus birthday party money & even masks for my teacher and bus driver friends to give the kids during the pandemic. You have freely of your love, time and self and were a huge influence on the woman I am today. I will miss your sound advice and love. My heart felt condolences to Mitch, Mike and your family. You left the world a better place. Not many can say that. All my love. Jeanie.
Violet was a good friend at the Parkville Post Office, I’m sorry to hear of her death..
She knew me as Hoppy..take care..
She was my neighbor for many years. She was such a sweet, caring person . Always willing to help out when needed. She was a joy of a friend and neighbor. She will be missed!