Elizabeth (Liz) Henderson, age 80, of Malvern, AR, passed away December 31, 2023. She was born on July 30, 1943, in Malvern, the daughter of William Fred Sr. and Beulah Jones Spears. She worked with the Arkansas Services for the Blind and worked in accounting and did taxes for many years out of her house, then went to work for Fred Penny CPA. Liz was a member of Third Baptist Church in Malvern, where she was a part of the Financial Committee and was also a member of the Sunshine Sunday School class. She also loved her animals.

Liz is preceded in death by her parents; brother, William Fred Spears Jr., sister, Martha Spears; father of her children and lifelong friend, Bedford McKim.

Left to cherish her memory, son, Bedford Lane McKim II of Malvern; daughters, Crystal Penny (David) of Malvern, and Kelly Crippen (Greg) of Poyen, honorary daughter, Kay Crippen of Poyen; grandchildren, Paxton Penny (Heather), Peyton Penny White (Jonah), Derek Rodgers, Weslea Johnson, and Taylor Crippen; great-grandchildren, Kyler and Kash Penny, Parker Rodgers, Ben and Aubrey Johnson, Braeden Crippen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 2-3 pm at Third Baptist Church with the Memorial Service starting at 3pm, with Bro. Tom Strike officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cuddle Babies Rescue in Malvern, AR. (https://linktr.ee/cuddlebabiesrescue).

The family would like to give a special thanks to The Crossing and especially Russell Overton.

Arrangements are made by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at regencyfuneralhome.com.