Graveside services for Jackie Lynn Kennedy, 52, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Beloved special needs daughter of Judy Kennedy and the late Jack O. Kennedy of West Plains, passed away at 3:54 p.m., Thursday, December 21, 2017 at her family home, where she has received constant care, 24 hours a day since her birth on December 1, 1965.

She is survived by her mother, Judy Kennedy, of the family home; two brothers, Richard Kennedy and wife, Chelle and Steven Kennedy and wife, Tracy, all of West Plains; two nieces, Alison Kennedy Alaimo and Krista Kennedy; and three nephews, Michael Kennedy, James Kennedy and Aaron Kennedy.

Her father, Jack Kennedy, grandparents, Basil and Olga Kennedy and Mike and Flora Walker preceded her in death.

A special thanks to her Doctors, Dr. Fowler and Dr. Martin for the many years of professional care; to Three Rivers nurses and staff, for their compassionate understanding and 24 hour care; and for the loving kindness, care and support of all the home aides, past and present, who have worked above and beyond to help meet Jackie's special needs.