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Cynthia PENN Obituary
Cynthia was a 1977 graduate of Ferguson High School. She joined the U.S. Army in 1979. While station at Fort Riley, Kansas, she met and married Ernest Penn.
She leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Lillie Mae Scott; her sister, Berthenia Alexander-Mills; her maternal aunt, Christine Hall; nephews, Douglas Jr.(Mica) and Christopher Alexander; niece, Alexis Mills; a host of other relatives and friends.
Thanks to her very special friend, Samuel Pickney, and the staff and chaplains of the Hampton Veterans Medical Center Palliative Care Unit, for their care and dedication shown to our love one.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, at the main chapel at the Veterans Medical Center. Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby and Valanti R. Lambert, Directors, 757-35-4742. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cynthia PENN
RJ Figueredo
May 9, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. She was one of my soldiers in Germany for a min.
Alvin Pettaway
August 17, 2010
With Life mission complete, may we celebrate the time shared with Cynthia in memory of her kind and witty ways. Never to be forgotten for the friendly nature of a Loving Spirit. God Bless You All, Forever.
William (BUNKY) Brown R.N.
August 16, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Henry Mitchell
August 16, 2010
Sorry To Hear Of Your Loss. May You Find Peace And Strength In The Lord, For He Is The Rod And Staff That Comforts.
Connie Berhe
August 16, 2010
Dear Berthenia and Mrs. Lillie:
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Cynthia. May she rest in peace from all her earthly cares.
May you find comfort in knowing that she rests in the arms of her savior and that you shall be reunited with her.
You all have always held a special place in my heart.
I love you and my deepest condolences.
Connie Mathis-Berhe`
August 16, 2010
My prayers are with you at your time of loss. just remember god is in control
Minister Samuel Lee Higgs Jr
August 16, 2010
GOD BLESS YOU I WILL MISS MY CONVERSATIONS WITH CYNTHIA WE ALL GREW UP TOGETHER. I REALLY ENJOYED TALKING TO HER. SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON. JUST REMEMBER TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. I WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP THE FAMILY IN PRAYER. BUT I KNOW THAT GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF THEM. I WILL MISS HER. BUT SHE IS RESTING WITH THE LORD, GOD BLESS YOU FAMILY AND KEEP THE FAITH. Love All
Teresa Knight-Jones
August 15, 2010
Psalm 91:1-2~~ He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
~~With Love & Prayers to the family~~
~~Cynthia Leaves to cherish wonderful memories to us all, she will not be forgotten.
~From your neighbors:Mrs.Lillie Knight & Teresa Knight-Jones & {Family}
daniel goldstone
August 15, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
DIANE&JIMMY WILKINS
August 15, 2010
MY SYMPATHY TO MY AUNTS,AND MY COUSIN POOGIE LOVE ALL YOU MORE THEN THE TOUGUE CAN TELL. CYNTHIA WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.
ann brown
August 15, 2010
my prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. I went to high school with Cynthia FHS class of 1977
Deborah Webster-Theodore
August 15, 2010
My prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow.
Thank you for your service to our country Cynthia
Deborah Webster-Theodore
the mizells
August 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Evelyn Watkins-Betts
August 15, 2010
RIP Cynthia.....we went to school together from the 1st grade to the 12th grade. To the Family...,Prayers Work!
Nancy B. Woodard
August 15, 2010
My sympathy to the family of Cynthia A. Penn.
I also want to say "Thank you Cynthia" for your service to our country.
May God give strenght & comfort to her family.
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