Kendra “KK” Kay Arnett, age 66, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, formally of Salyersville, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Trinity Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan will her loved ones surrounding her.
Born on March 26, 1959 in Paintsville, Kentucky, the daughter of James W. Arnett and the late Marge Trusty Manalp. Maternal grandparents, Homer and Louanna Trusty, paternal grandparents, Woodrow and Lula Back Arnett, sister, Jennifer Watkins, and her two brothers, James M. Arnett and Tabben Arnett preceded her in death.
Kendra will always be remembered for her nurturing spirit, her unshakeable loyalty, and her wonderful sense of humor. She was funny, warm, and endlessly comforting to anyone who needed her. She had a gift for walking into a room and making it brighter, and she was the person her loved ones could rely on in their darkest times. She helped them pick up the pieces whenever life became too heavy. She was the rock of the family, and her impact on the world was far greater than she ever realized. Kendra’s life was not easy, but she transformed every hardship into compassion for others. She leaves behind a legacy of love, humor, and strength. The world is undoubtedly better because she was here, and she will be missed more than words can express.
Those left to cherish her memory include brothers, Shahan Manalp and wife Deborah of Brownstown, Michigan, Jimmy Arnett and wife Kristin of Salyersville, Kentucky, sisters, Melynda Coffey and husband Robbie of Niles, Michigan, Gwen Ray and husband David of Leavenworth, Kansas, Linda Burchett and husband Tony of Oil Springs, Kentucky, Tracey Holderby and husband Tony of Salyersville, Kentucky. She is also survived by her beloved nieces and nephews, including Jason Manalp, Alison Manalp, Rachael Carnahan, Andrew Arnett, and Jacob Arnett. Kendra and her nephew Jason shared a unique and loving bond, and she cared for him like a son, often calling him her “nephewson.”
A memorial service for Kendra “KK” Kay Arnett will be conducted at a later date to be announced.
The Salyersville Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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