Frances Wynelle "Wendy" Kuykendall
May 13, 1935 ~ July 30, 2026
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailFrances Wynelle “Wendy” Ford Kuykendall, 91, of Candler, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Pisgah Manor.
A native of Buncombe County, Wendy was the daughter of the late Harold and Frances Ford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Robert Kuykendall; and son, David Kuykendall.
She is survived by daughters, Sheree Baker and Jan Cundiff (Marty); six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 171 Sand Hill School Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
Services
Graveside Service: August 1, 2026 3:00 pm
Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery
Sand Hill School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Sheree – so sorry to read that your mom passed away. Hugs and prayers to you and your family!
Sheree and Jan, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady. I remember her well from the library at EHS. I feel your pain. My love and prayers are with you and your family
Jan, I am so sorry for your loss. I have a very vivid memory of your Mom in the Sand Hill Elementary School library when I was in third grade. She was talking to us and she was so kind and gentle. I thought she was so special. Love you and sending you warm hugs.
Brenda and I remember well Wendy’s and Jim’s (and generations of the Ford family’s) as active participants in the life and ministry of Acton UMC for decades. Wendy was a sweet lady!
We pray for the family in your loss.
Oh Jan , I am so sorry to hear about your mom! She was always so nice to us in the library and everywhere else! What a beautiful lady and wonderful human being! Hugs and prayers for you and your sister!
Betty Lou Crowell Crowder – She was a sweet lady knew her a long time,