Kristie Kay Kendall-Flynn passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 with family by her side.  Kristie was born to Charles and Zoella Kendall on May 15, 1943. She was raised in Marshalltown, Iowa where she spent time roller-skating, babysitting her sister Connie's kids, and growing up with the "much shorter" Kathie and C.D. Kendall (i.e., Tom Selleck clone). Upon graduating from Marshalltown High School, she got the job of her dreams as a flight attendant for American Airlines based out of Los Angeles. One day in June she opened the door of her apartment and instantly fell in love with a blonde haired midwestern boy named Mick Flynn. They dated only 3 months and were married in 1965, eventually settling in Marshalltown where they raised their family. Their home at 109 North 17 th Street was filled with love, laughter and their kids; friends and various animals. She then became a Dental Assistant and worked there for a number of years. She loved watching Lawrence Welk, The Love Boat and Fantasy Island. When the soap opera, All My Children was tragically canceled, she found comfort in the daily drama of General Hospital which she watched faithfully until her passing. For the last seven years she has enjoyed line dancing in Monroe. She and Mick have spent endless hours working with the church doing various ministries. They also loved playing cards together in the Four Seasons Room and drafting their teams for Fantasy Football. Her love for God, her husband, and others is unrivaled. Kristie lived for her family and traveled wherever was needed to see them. She is survived by her loving husband Mick Flynn of Lena, her son Shawn (Wendy L.) Flynn of Colorado, her daughter Holly (Brent) Chrisman of Lena and her daughter Wendy S. (Michael) Arnold of Massachusetts. She is also survived by her younger sister Kathie (Delwin) Perry and their three children, Shannon, Tracie and Jodi, and her younger brother C.D. (Dot) Kendall and their two children, Chad and Jamie, and her late sister Connie's children, Marc, Shelley, and Lisa. Her love and strength will be missed by her eight grandkids, Layton, Dylan, and Kendall Flynn; Ty and Kade Chrisman; and Aiden, Bradie and Sammie Arnold. Additionally, she will be missed by her three great grandkids, Josie, Brighton, and Brody Flynn.

Kristie is preceded by her parents Charles (Zoella) Kendall and her older sister Connie (Don) Lyman.

It must be noted that Kristie was a faithful friend and all of us who knew her were blessed. We will desperately miss her love, servant's heart, sense of humor, dancing at get-togethers, yodeling, caramel brownies and peanut butter balls.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Kristie's name.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 22, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Evangelical Free Church of Lena.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Evangelical Free Church of Lena.

A private family burial and luncheon will be held following the service.

The family would like to give a special thanks to their extended families, friends, church family, Lena-Winslow Schools and community for their many prayers and tremendous support.

In addition, the family would like to thank the doctors, staff, and hospice team at the FHN Memorial Hospital for the excellent care given to Kristie and her family during her last days with us.