Diann Bechtold Kendrick

Diann Bechtold Kendrick, 86, of Shreveport, Louisiana, retired telephone operator with South Central Bell, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2024.

Diann was born November 9, 1937, in Marshall, Texas to HF and Irene Bechtold. Diann and her family moved to Shreveport, Louisiana, where she graduated from Fair Park High School.

Diann was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the choir. She was involved in a quilting group and fundraising activities, as she loved to give. One of her favorite activities was to eat with her friends at Strawn’s Eatery on Youree Dr.

Diann is preceded by her parents; HF and Irene Bechtold, and two brothers; Jimmy Harold and Fred Brechtold.

She is survived by her son; Fred Kendrick, close friends; Scott and Stacie McDaniel and their children Colin and Cara McDaniel, Dr. Teagle and close friend Penny Teagle, friends; Marian Muse, Corinne McCalman, and Karen Lowery

A graveside will be held Friday, February 9, 2024, at 2 pm at Forest Park Cemetery.