KINSTON - Mattie Lee Bryant Penny, 85, of Kinston, passed away on Sunday July 8, 2007, at her residence. Mattie was a retired telephone operator, a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, member of the Pioneer Club and an ICOR volunteer. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 noon, July 14, 2007, at Pinelawn Memorial Park with Pastor Mike Creekmore officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Edwards Funeral Home. Survivors include her sons, Robert Elton Penny of Stockholm, Sweden and Donald Norris Penny and wife Joanne, of Buies Creek, N.C., daughter Jo Lee Penny of Kinston, sister Ruth Ballard of Peachland, N.C. and seven grandchildren. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to her church, Immanuel Baptist Church, 712 Airport Road, Kinston, NC 28504. Funeral arrangements by Edwards Funeral Home.
We made it to NC and back safely for Grandma Penny's funeral. It was a nice service and many people said how much she would have enjoyed seeing everyone--but we know she did see all of us there. I was amazed at how many of her former co-workers from the telephone company came, since she retired over twenty years ago. She was loved by many friends and family, but she was ready to go home to be with her Lord. She was the sweetest lady, who was always in a good mood even if she was sick or feeling bad. She always wanted to make you feel at home and wouldn't let you get away without trying a piece of cake or pie that she had prepared. She will surely be missed.
Joel and his Grandma at our wedding
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