Joy Ann Kendall, 94, Dale

Joy Ann Kendall, 94, of Dale, passed away peacefully at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville with her children by her side.

She was born June 9, 1932, in Dale, to Clarence and Helen (Griffith) Medcalf.

She married Merle Kendall on December 31, 1948.

Joy was a stay-at-home mom until her kids were all school age, and then worked as a nurse’s aide and as a bookkeeper and office manager for Lin-Gas in Dale. But mostly, she was the successful woman behind the successful man, handling nearly all the duties required to run a household, allowing her husband, Merle, to focus on building and growing Spencer County Bank and contributing to numerous projects in local communities.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother who loved family get-togethers and family traditions.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 78 years, Merle Kendall; two siblings, Betty Bays and Peggy Wallin; and one son-in-law, Leroy Fischer.

She is survived by three children, Debbie Fischer of St. Meinrad, Cindy (Bob) Lindauer of Dale and Steve (Amy) Kendall of Dale; seven grandchildren, Troy, Lance, Angela, Wesley, Dakota, Rae Ann and Haley; and by 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Joy Ann Kendall will be held at 10:00 a.m. CDT on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Rainey Funeral Home in Dale. The burial will follow at Dale Cemetery. Pastor Mike Turner will officiate the service.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 t0 6:30 p.m. CDT on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Rainey Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Friends of Lincoln State Park.

Condolences may be shared online at www.raineyfuneralhome.com.