Jill Karen Kennedy of Heber Spring, Arkansas joined the love of her life in eternity on December 5, 2022.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 22, 1955, and moved to Heber Springs, Arkansas at the age of 17 where her parents, Ken and M. Joan Bell, opened Red River Honda.  She joined the family business, along with her brother Kim.  Years later, Kim and Jill took the family business over from their parents where she enjoyed her career as a salesman for Honda Motorcycles and Sea-Do watercraft.

After her husband retired, Jill was ready to join in on the fun and sold the dealership so Jill could travel and play.  Jill and, her husband, Pinky traveled the world together, visiting every continent, except Antarctica.  Jill found that she was happiest on a cruise ship, waking up early to see the docking at all the different ports of call.

Jill is preceded in death by her parents, Ken and M. Joan Bell, of Heber Springs and her husband Charles “Pinky” Kennedy.

She is survived by her brother, Kim Bell of Heber Springs; sister Jonell (Keith) Lynch of Little Rock.  Daughter Megan (Ben) Damron of Holland, Kelly (Teresea) Kennedy-Dean of Spokane Washington, and Tony Kennedy of Tumbling Shoals.  She also leaves behind 4 grandchildren: Gemma and Charley Damron of Holland, Arkansas, Tara (Clint) Smith of Conway, Arkansas, and Paige (Eddie) Irvin of Elkins, Arkansas. As well as 3 great grandchildren – Harper and Haven Smith of Conway and Heath Irvin of Elkins, Arkansas.