J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Pennington, Mildred S.

Friday, January 12, 2007

Mildred S. Pennington, long resident of Chester, VA went home on January 12, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, William F. and Sara B. Sheppard; husband, Hager D. Pennington; son, Stephen L. Pennington; sister, Thelma Lee and brothers, Wilbur F. and William F. Sheppard. Mildred was always a caregiver. She took nurses training in Petersburg Hospital and cared for children in her home as well as for her husband and mother. Her last years were at Dunlop Assisting Living where she received loving and professional care from the staff. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Janice P. Nuckols and husband, Chris; son, Ronald B. Pennington and wife, Elaine; Daughter-in-law, Kathy Pennington; brother, Floyd Sheppard and wife, Mickey; sisters, Doris Dudley and husband, Bill and Elizabeth Evans; grandchildren, Scott Whirley and wife, Jeni, Shane, Justin, Wendy and Stephen Pennington and wife Liz; great-grandchildren, Tyler Braxton and Athena Pennington and many devoted nieces and friends. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Sunday, January 14, 2007 from 2 to 4 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 3:30 pm on Monday, January 15th. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to First Assembly of God Building Fund, 25213 Ferndale Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Janice,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how dedicated you were to your mom and I know that your memories of your time together will be happy ones. Thinking of you and wishing you peace.
Charee

Posted by: Charee Teague at January 16, 2007 10:54 AM

Janice and family,
We were so sorry to hear about your Mother. Our heart goes out to each of you during this time of sorrow. We know that she will be remembered for all the good things she did over the years. May it be of comfort to know that she will now live in the Lord's house, where she can help many.
May Glod Bless You all.
Love,
Wayne & Bobbie Balch

Posted by: Wayne Balch at January 15, 2007 03:19 PM

Janice and Chris and family,
My heart goes out to each of you during this time of sorrow. "Ms. Penny" was quite a lady and will be remembered my many.
May Glod Bless You.
Love,
Susie Bridgeman

Posted by: Susie Bridgeman at January 15, 2007 11:46 AM

My grandparents attended church with Mrs Pennington years ago, Mary & Lawrence Tipton. I believe my mother, Vivian Tipton Wilmoth, grew up with Mrs Pennington. I remember Mrs Pennington as being a very nice person. I believe I went to high school with Ronnie. Each of you remain in my prayers. May God comfort each of you thru this time of loss. Sincerely,
Cheryl Wilmoth Whittle, RN

Posted by: Cheryl Wilmoth Whittle RN at January 14, 2007 01:31 AM

Our thoughts are with the entire family! Mildred was our neighbor in Hidden Valley for eight years; bringing joy to us every day. We shared many happy hours together helping one another, sharing chit-chat, exchanging ideas, and just "checking in." She will be remembered as a generous, careing, and loving individual. She will be missed by the community that she cared for with her gentle smile and open arms.

Posted by: Sue and Tim Williams at January 13, 2007 02:34 PM