Marilyn Jean Lynch Kennedy 70, of Taylorville passed away on Thursday at her residence in Taylorville on Thursday May 31, 2012 at 1:20 pm. She was born on January 22, 1942 in Springfield the daughter of Alvin Otto and Edith Lynch. She was a dedicated mother, Realtor for 35 years, writer, voracious reader, member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and world traveler.

She is survived by her sons David (Heidi) Kennedy of Enid, OK, John Kennedy and companion Michelle Deschenes of Belleville,IL. She is also survived by her daughters Carole Kennedy of Taylorville, Cathy (Stuart) Lowrey of Centreville, VA, her grandchildren John, Rachel Lowery of Centreville, VA, Jordan and Josephine Kennedy of Enid, OK and Emma Jean Kennedy of Belleville, IL.

Memorial Mass will be at 11 am on June 23 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylorville. Interment will be at a later date in Arizona. Memorials can be sent to St. Mary's School or The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix.