Kendra L. "Kandy" (Messersmith) Crone

Kendra L. Crone

DOVER – Kendra L. “Kandy” (Messersmith) Crone, 65, entered into rest at 6:50 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at WellSpan York Hospital.  She was the loving wife of Michael E. Crone.  The couple celebrated 42 years of marriage on October 24, 2023.

Born February 5, 1958 in York, Kendra was a daughter of the late Dennis L. and Janet E. (Heist) Messersmith.

She graduated from West York High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from York College.  While there, she sang with the Magical Singers.  Kendra worked as an art teacher for York area homeschoolers and had been a school van driver for F& S Transportation.  She also owned and operated Petals of Love by Kandy for a few years, a result of her love for flower arranging and decorating.

Kendra was a member of Eastside Assembly of God in York where she enjoyed sharing her singing talents.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Amber L. Baines and husband, Chris of Dayton, TN, William M. Crone and wife, Heather and Zachary Crone, all of Dover; three grandchildren, Dakota, Brice and Gracie; and her brother, Dennis L. Messersmith, Jr. of York.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Kendra’s funeral at 11 a.m. and the viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Eastside Assembly of God, 3430 Eastern Blvd., York.  Burial will follow in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.  Officiating will be her pastor, the Rev. Donald R. Belch.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Emig Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Dover.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Eastside Assembly of God, P.O. Box 3130, York, PA 17402.

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