Loved ones say final goodbyes to Charlotte mother killed in crossfire

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Loved ones said their final goodbyes to a young mother who was shot and killed last week in a north Charlotte gunfight.

The funeral service for 27-year-old Kendal Crank was held Saturday at Saint Paul Baptist Church on Allen Street.

The parking lot was packed and there was standing room only at one point inside the church as the community came to show their respects.

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Channel 9 spoke to one of Kendal's cousins, Keesha Weldon, who said she'll miss Kendal's laughter the most.

"We're going to miss her laughter, her beautiful smile," Weldon said. "She was a beautiful young lady, inside and out. Life taken at a time she was striving to be her best as a mom, as a young lady. Doing everything she could to make it in this world."

Kendal was driving to nursing school last Thursday when she was hit by a stray bullet during a wild shootout on North Tryon Street.

An emotional candlelight vigil was held Friday evening to honor Kendal at the street corner where she was shot and killed.

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The block-long march, led by Kendal's mother, was one of the largest vigils the city has ever seen.

Family members said Kendal was very loving by nature and was working for a brighter future for her two children.

"We love her. We love her. We are trying to support the family. Just do what we can. It's a very, very hard time. It's sad," Weldon said.

The family expressed they are thankful for how the community has come together to shower them with love and support through this difficult time.

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