Hazel Evelyn Kuykendall was born February 17, 1932 in Marks, Mississippi to H.R. Estridge and Bertha Inez Gilmore Estridge. She passed from this life Friday, December 15, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Graveside service for Mrs. Kuykendall is Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 1:30 pm at Good Hope Cemetery, with Bro. Paul Rivers officiating. Interment will follow there immediately after.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
She was preceded in death by both her parents; husband, Jerry Kuykendall; son, Ronnie Kuykendall and infant son, Gerald Wayne Kuykendall; brothers, Howard Estridge, Russell Estridge, Clayton Estridge, and Leon Estridge; sisters, Doris Taylor, and Ruth Dodson.
She is survived by three sons, Johnny, Ricky Lynn, and Billy Kuykendall; sister, Jean Hicks; One hundred twenty-five grandkids, great-grandkids, great-great-grandkids; many nieces and nephews; special friend and caretaker, Diana Cagle.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Enhabit Hospice and nurses, Eric, Chasity, and Stephanie for their compassionate care.
Hazel was a true Christian who loved everyone and everyone loved her. Her greatest joy was her family. She worked hard her whole life and was a professional truck driver. Her and her husband, Jerry were over-the-road drivers for over twenty-five years with Garrison Trucking. They were her extended family always. When she was not on the road, her other passion was cooking for her family. Her family says she was an absolutely fantastic cook. She was a unique and strong-willed woman who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
