Jean Kirkland

Jean Kirkland, 91, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas to Omie and Aline Taylor. She was a faithful member of the Austin Church of Christ, and she is now at peace with God who she faithfully served. She was loved by many, and her kind spirit will never be forgotten.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jessie Kirkland, her son, Ronnie Kirkland, and her parents, all of whom she loved so much.

Jean is survived by her daughter, Becky Copeland; four grandchildren, Rhonda (Rudy) Cantu, Rodney (Tommy) Kirkland, Kimberly Crutchfield, Josh (Annie) Copeland; five great-grandchildren, Alex Cantu, Gabe Cantu, Copeland Crutchfield, Jacob Hedden, Eevee Kirkland; one great-great grandchild, Ezra Cantu; brothers James, Charles, Gary and sister Linda.

Special thanks from the family to the 3rd floor nursing staff and doctors of Unity Health in Searcy.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2026, at Austin Church of Christ, with burial in Blasingame Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Online guest book at www.smithfamilycares.com