Brenata “Carrall” Kuykendall, 68, of Waco, passed away at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital, surrounded by family after a long battle of many health issues.
Funeral Service: 2PM Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel, reception to follow. CLICK HERE to view the Live Stream of the service.
Brenata was born August 31, 1956, in Waco, Texas, to Allen and Gwendolyn Ables. Brenata attended Jefferson Moore High School where she graduated. She went on to MCC where she received her cosmetology license.
On February 26, 1972, Brenata dedicated her life to Jehovah and served him faithfully until she had her last breath.
On September 21, 1981, she married Michael Kuykendall Sr and they had two children, Michael Kuykendall Jr and Octavia Quarrels.
Brenata enjoyed making people feel good when they received a new hair style. She also started her own cleaning business where her mother, sister, son and daughter worked with her for years. She loved spending time with family and preaching the good news about Jehovah’s Kingdom.
She was preceded in death by father, Allen Ables on December 2, 2024.
Brenata is survived by mother, Gwendolyn Ables; sisters, Domita “June” Jackson, Peggy Brown (Charlie); son, Michael Kuykendall Jr; daughter, Octavia Quarrels (Barry); granddaughters Keyana and Amari; and a host of relatives and spiritual family.
A special thank you to everyone who has reached out to our family with all the love and heartfelt condolences.
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Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Benita was a very loving and friendly person and she will truly be missed.She was excellent in her cleaning business and love doing it just right.She made a lot of people happy with both her talents.. Ive known her and her family for years since I dedicated my life to Jehovah God.So she was my spirital sister also.
Was so loving and had a very peaceful personality. She loved to laugh and make others laugh! I will miss her so much. It hurts my heart to know that she’s gone now but it won’t be long until we see her again. The family have my whole heart condolences. Love, Almeta
My sincere condolences to the Ables family for the lost your loved (one)s, “Carrall” and Br. Ables. They are in Jehovah’s Book of Life. May Jehovah comfort the family during this time. – 2 Cor. 1:3,4.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Patricia (Talton) Wilson
Dear Michael Jr and family,
My condolences to you all first of all. I met Brenata and Michael while working at American Home Patient and helping her with her Oxygen needs for five years. She was a wonderful lady who I loved to see come in. I now work at BSW clinic and would see her come in and tell her and Michael hello. She was a beautiful lady whom I will miss seeing along with Michael. God bless the family in the time. Love to all.
She was a very warm,loving person. Everytime I saw her she showed genuine kindness and concern. Im so sorry she was suffering so much, but I know that Jehovah will remember her and bring her back to her loved ones in perfect health without pain. Iwould like to express my condolence to all her loved ones. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. susan herbelin
Charlie and Debra Jackson,
Our condolences to the family of Brenata (Carrall) Kuykendall. We are so very sorry for your loss. May Jehovah the God of all comfort be with you all at this time of sorrow . Carrall will be dearly missed.
Brenata, it has been a pleasure to be your spiritual friend. I’ve loved you and your family so much. I had my first book study at your family house and that was a spiritual joy, so now I sadly send my condolences. See you in paradise.
To Gwen and the family, we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all. Regretfully Glenda and I were unable to make the service, but thankful we were able to watch the live stream. It was a beautiful celebration of the life she lived. Our thoughts and prayers will continually be with you and the family.
Blessings, Marie’s family
Glenda, Mildred & Tonya
Our sincere condolences to the Ables and Kuykendalls.
To My Dear Cousin Gwen and Family, My heart ❤️ goes out to you and the family, having lost so much in such a short time. How well do I understand, but remember God can and will heal the broken hearted. Continuing to keep you all lifted up in Prayer.
She was a sweet person and very loving . She was my Bible study teacher and taught me a lot about Jehovah. She was very patient and kind . She will be missed. Rev 21:3,4.