Shirley Ann Kennedy

Shirley Ann Kennedy, age 83, passed away on March 13, 2019 at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Ark. She was born on October 7, 1935 in Lyons, Kansas to Elmer and Madge Reents. She married Robert Kennedy on October 25, 1953. Shirley was a Deputy Register of Deeds at the Ottawa County, Kansas Courthouse. She lived in Minneapolis, Kansas from 1957 until moving to Bella Vista in 1994. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista and was active in UMW and her shepherd group. She was also a member of the Homesteaders Group in Bella Vista. She enjoyed reading. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband Robert Kennedy; children, Kevin (Barb) Kennedy, Linda (Mark) Paddock, Darrell (Lisa) Kennedy, Kerri (Kent) Pelton; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 20th at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, Bella Vista, Ark., 72715, or Circle of Life, 1201 NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, Ark., 72712. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.