Kathy Rena Hedden, 49, of Washburn, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Rogers, Arkansas. She was born January 29, 1977, in Bentonville, Arkansas, to Leroy and Goldie Mae Easter Johnson. Kathy was a kind and wonderful person, as well as an amazing mother. In addition to her father, Leroy Johnson, Kathy was preceded in death by brothers, Harold Johnson, Eddie Johnson, and Timothy Johnson; and one grandchild, Kurt Eugene Hedden.

Kathy is survived by her beloved husband of thirty-two years, Joshua Hedden; son, Caleb Hedden and his wife, Brittany, of Washburn, Missouri; four daughters, Elizabeth Fancher and her husband, Dylan, of Little Flock, Arkansas, Kathrine Hedden and her husband, Chris Harris, of Washburn, Missouri, Rachell Osborn and her husband, Caden, of Seneca, Missouri, and Sarah Hedden of Washburn, Missouri; eight grandchildren; mother, Goldie Johnson of Seligman, Missouri; sisters, Diana Elders and her husband, Shane, of Exeter, Missouri, Teresa Johnson, and Debra Johnson; brothers, Ricky Johnson, Roy Johnson and his wife, Rhonda, of Seligman, Missouri; along with many other beloved family and friends.

A memorial service celebrating Kathy’s life will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Benton County Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 3800 W. Walnut Street, Rogers, Arkansas.