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Avery Kennedy Obituary
Avery Anna Kennedy, born Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Mena, AR. to Colby and Ashley (Philpot) Kennedy, is now resting in the arms of Jesus. Preceded in death by maternal great grandmother Bonnie Ball, maternal great grandfather Lesley Bryant, paternal great grandparents Victoria Kennedy and Billy Lewis.
Avery is survived by her parents Colby and Ashley (Philpot) Kennedy, one sister AJ Kennedy, maternal grandparents, Tim and Apryl Philpot, paternal grandparents Andy and Stacy Kennedy, maternal great grandparents Linda and Ricky Lenard, Ronald and Joy Ball, paternal great grandparents Doris Lewis, Charles Kennedy and Tim Philpot, aunt Katie and Austin Golden, Shelbie and Brandon Stovall, cousins Kimber Golden and Tripp Stovall, Uncle Brandon & Aunt Sara Lewis & a host of aunts, other cousins, and other family and friends.
Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com
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211 Luzerne Street, Mount Ida, AR 71957
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