Carla Brown Kennard, age 60, of Pottsville, died, Sunday July 12, 2026, at Baptist Health in Little Rock. She was born on January 10, 1966, in Ozark, to Carl David and Barbara Sue Gilbreth Brown.

She was an artistic person, doing crafts such as painting, quilting, jewelry making and flower arrangements. She worked for several years at the local PDQ and made everyone that came through the door feel like a friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by two daughters, Tara-Ann Small and Emily Kennard; two brothers, Damon Brown and Casey Ames; one grandchild, Jasper Wilkins; and many other relatives and friends.

All services are private, with arrangements under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.