Bobbie Yvonne Kuykendall

April 3, 1931 - April 5, 2019

Ms. Bobbie Yvonne Kuykendall, age 88 of Guntersville, passed away peacefully Friday April 5, 2019. Visitation will be Tuesday April 9, 2019 1-2pm at Carr Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2pm at Carr Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Boaz, Alabama. Ms. Kuykendall grew up on a cotton farm in Tennessee. As a young girl Bobbie stayed busy picking cotton on the family farm. This contributed to the war effort. Ms. Kuykendall graduated Flintville High School in 1949 and was The Valedictorian of her graduating class. Ms. Kuykendall then went on to attend college at Snead State in Boaz. Afterwards, she continued her education at Peabody (Vanderbilt) University in Nashville, TN with a major in Biology and Education. After her graduation she got married, and taught high school biology for a few years before beginning her family. Ms. Kuykendall was a devoted full-time mother to four children. As a woman of many talents, Bobbie enjoyed organic gardening and was always interested in taking care of the earth and environment. Ms. Kuykendall was interested in health and was passionate about sharing her insights with others. Bobbie was also a wonderful cook. She enjoyed sewing, studying the bible, playing the piano, reading, had a great appreciation for music, and was a firm believer of Jesus Christ. Ms. Kuykendall is survived by her Sons; Eric Butler, Scott Butler, Daughter; Rose Brownlee, Grandchildren; Brittany Marinec, Devan Butler, Marietta Wilhelm, Benjamin Brownlee, Matthew Brownlee, and one great grandchild; James Marinec. Ms. Kuykendall was preceded in death by her Father; Alpha I Kuykendall, Mother; Taudy Honea Kuykendall, and Daughter; Gretchen Wilhelm. Carr Funeral Home is assisting the family.