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In Loving Memory of Kendal

In support of
Kendal Barbee
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Dear friends and family,

We are heartbroken to share that Kendal passed away peacefully late Wednesday night, with us by her side. She was surrounded by love, and the medical team kept her comfortable throughout.

Thank you for all of your support, messages, and prayers. We will share details regarding arrangements when we are ready.

With love,

Dennis, Jordan, Cameron and Carla

Dennis Barbee
about 1 month ago

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Betsy Plummer

It is impossible to find adequate words for this loss. We love Kendal and all of you.
  • about 1 month ago

Jamie Grant

My heart is broken, my sweet precious Sister. We had so many stories still to share, and my life has been forever changed from your wisdom and abiding friendship all these years. Sending every ounce of loving comfort in the world to you all, Dennis, Jordan, Cameron and Carla. Her memory will most certainly be my blessing.
  • about 1 month ago

Lynsey Granger

I am so sorry! I have no words, but know you and your family are in our hearts, minds and prayers. We are grieving with you!
  • about 1 month ago

Philip Drucker

Your family is in our prayers Our deepest condolences to all of you
  • about 1 month ago

Kelly Planer

Oh Dennis. This is heartbreaking and I am so sorry for your loss...
  • about 1 month ago

Laurel Drucker

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and love surround you at this time. Love you guys.
  • about 1 month ago

Patti Blacker

Dennis, Jordan, Cameron and Carla, There are some people who make a mark on your heart, even in the briefest of meetings. Kendal was one of those people. She was a gift to all who knew her. Please accept my most sincere sympathy and prayers. With Love—
  • about 1 month ago

Joe Sun

So very heartbreaking. Kendal’s life was a true gift to us all. May God’s peace and presence be with you, your children, and family during this time of immense grief and loss.
  • about 1 month ago

Vangie Jaggard

Kendal knew she was deeply loved and admired and appreciated. Her beautiful life leaves her mark on our hearts. We grieve with you - and pray for you to clearly experience God’s presence and care in this devastating time.
  • about 1 month ago

Rita Roberts

Sending Dennis and my family my sincere condolences and prayers.
  • about 1 month ago

Tracee Denlinger

Aw, Dennis. This is such sad news. I feel heartbroken for you and your children. May the memories of the life and love you've shared be a blessing and comfort to you all. Xoxo
  • about 1 month ago

William Bradshaw

Dear Dennis and Family I’m so very, very sorry to hear of your loss of your wife, mother and daughter,Kendal. She was a very loving and kind person, and will be truly missed. May God’s Blessing be upon her and your family. Bill
  • about 1 month ago

Karen Kingma

The terrible swiftness of Kendal's illness is hard to bear. Dennis, Jordan, Cameron, and Carla--may you feel surrounded by love and comfort. Kendal's memory will be a blessing to me and all who knew her. Much love to you all! 💛
  • about 1 month ago

Joel Kok

We pray God's comfort and consolation for you and your loved ones, Dennis. We pray God's love to come to you directly and through communities of love. We thank God for you and pray encouragement for you through the hope we receive and can share in Christ.
  • about 1 month ago

Lauren Elsasser

Dennis, I just can’t believe it. I don’t know what to say other than my heart is with you and the family right now. God bless you all.
  • about 1 month ago

Wei-Ting H

I am so sorry to hear the passing of Kendal. She was a wonderful colleague at Penn. I will miss her dearly. My condolences to you and the family.
  • about 1 month ago

Joanna Pittman

Absolutely heartbroken for you! My deepest condolences for such an immense loss.
  • about 1 month ago

Deb Kalai

My heart is broken in hearing the news about Kendal. She was a colleague of mine at Penn, what a fabulous woman. Her sense of humor, sweetness and glow will be missed. My condolences to her family.
  • about 1 month ago

Karen Glanz

This is so devastating and sad; my heart goes out to Kendal's family. Kendal worked in our department for 7 years and was always helpful and upbeat... may her memory be a blessing.
  • about 1 month ago

Misty Benning

Oh Dennis, may the Lord’s presence be your constant comfort as you grieve this enormous loss. You are held in my thoughts and prayers.
  • about 1 month ago

Rochelle Hambeau-Miller

I would like to express my sincerest condolences to Kendall's entire family. I work at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, and I had the privileged of working with her from 2017 up until she left and went over to the Registrar's office. The entire time I worked with her, she was the absolute sweetest and truly a nice person. When we first started working together and I had to work on entering data into our FEDS system for new faculty. She sat with me walked me through every sub category of the forms and told me "NO question is a dumb question! So please reach out to me with any questions you have." She welcomed me to Informatics department with such a beautiful smile and excitement of me coming on board with the Informatics department. When I loss my son in September 2020 and when we started to return back to the office after COVID around 2021/2022, we passed one another in the hallway, and she stopped me and asked could she give me a hug? I said sure, we did and she expressed how sincerely sorry she was to hear about the passing of my oldest son. That truly meant the world to me, because it gave me hope that I would get through my loss, and I had coworkers who truly showed me support, in addition to my family and close friends. I pray for her entire family and friends comfort and strength to get through this difficult and tragic loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
  • about 1 month ago

Mary Putt

I am so deeply sorry to hear this news. Beautiful, kind Kendall, my co-worker at Penn and fellow Septa-regional-rail traveller. I am grateful to have known you--your humor, your warm smiles were a godsend on those evenings when we found ourselves on the platform trying to get home to our families, only to have Septa post ever later trains. I miss you. My deep and sincere condolences to your lovely family--I wish you peace. with love Mary
  • about 1 month ago

Danielle Jones

Dennis a family, my heart breaks for you all. I may have only met her a few times but I enjoyed our conversations. Know that you have the best angel looking over you all. You all are in my thoughts…
  • about 1 month ago

Angie Estevez

Kendal became one of my first friends when I started working at Penn in 2008. I admired her love and devotion to family and her faith. My heart goes out to your family as you walk through this grief. I pray that you eventually find comfort in memories and Kendal’s beautiful legacy of making the world a better place for so many others.
  • about 1 month ago

Nancy Homan

We are so sorry to hear the sad news of Kendal’s passing. Praying for God’s peace and comfort for all of you.
  • about 1 month ago

Utsav Schurmans

I was very sorry to hear of Kendall’s passing. She was such a warm and generous presence during our time at Wharton—always kind, and always willing to help others (I still remember the times she and Dennis lent us their bigger car when we needed it). Though we lost touch over the years, I’ve often thought of her with great appreciation. My heartfelt condolences to Dennis and all who knew and loved her. She will be missed.
  • about 1 month ago

Renee Suhr

Dennis--I'm heartbroken to catch up on this news. I have wonderful memories of you and Kendal from your early days of dating and marriage. Thinking of you friend, and the kids too. What a tremendous loss to have her taken from this world.
  • about 1 month ago

Lisa Tysen

I am so full of sorrow. I will miss her very much. May God grant you peace.
  • about 1 month ago
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