Margaret Marie Kendrick Heath, 74, of Duck Hill, MS passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS.
Born on May 13, 1951, in Winona, MS, was the beloved daughter of John D. “Skeet” Kendrick and Betty Jean Kendrick.
She graduated from Winona High School in 1969 and from Delta State University in 1973 with a BS in Elementary Education. She retired from Duck Hill Elementary after 28 years of service. She was a member of North Winona Baptist Church. She was known for loving her family, cooking, gardening, and for her love for her many dogs. Margaret enjoyed retirement at her home in the country. She enjoyed being outside in her yard planting and watching things grow. She enjoyed sitting on her back porch watching and listening to all of God’s creations.
Margaret is survived by her son John Andrew “Andy” Heath of Madison, MS; her brother Bobby “Skeet” (LeAnne) Kendrick of McCarley, MS; her granddaughter Perri Dianne Heath of Brandon, MS; her cousin Jeffery Lee Kelly of Winona, MS and her special cousin Betsy Stoutmorrill of Jacksonville, FL. She was preceded in death by her mother Betty Jean Kendrick; her Great Aunt Willie “Aunt Willie” Thompson; her Aunt Minnie “Tucky” Bickford; her Father John D “Skeet” Kendrick and husband Robert Trent “Cuz” Leverette.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11 am in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Winona. Friends and family are invited to attend and celebrate Margaret’s life. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to her caregivers Willie Belle Freeman, Kelsie Owens, Hope Bennett, Christine Small, Eldora McNeil, and Brianna Small, for your love and compassion shown.
The family requests any donations in her honor can be made to Winona Animal Advocacy Group (WAAG), SHARE-Grenada or a charity of your choice.
So sorry about your Mom, Andy. Such a sweet and loving person. Much love to you and Perri
My condolences 💐 to you all. She was my third grade teacher and she was such a great teacher. My name is Luvenia Everett from Duck Hill now I reside in Alabama, again I’m so sorry for your loss.
Andy, I am so sorry to hear about Margaret. You mom had a sweet soul, and I enjoyed her friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Corrine Shute Johnson
My condolences and prayers to the family! Ms Heath was a Very Sweet and Loving Person! My cousin (Tina Robinson)and I (Shauna Clark) used to babysit Andy! Sorry for your loss Andy!🙏
I am sorry about Margaret. I always enjoyed visiting with her when we ran into each other. She and I went to college together. Praying for the family.
Bobby and family, sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a sibling is hard. Praying for you all.
Bobby I am so sorry. She was always precious to me.