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LINDA SERPA Obituary
Penny was born in Livermore, CA on February 7, 1945 and passed peacefully from this life in her Cressey home on November 14, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. Penny was an adventurer and never met a stranger.
Penny is proceeded in death by her parents: John & Juanita Crain, brothers: Lewis Crain, Danny Crain, Steve Crain and son: Jack Crain.
She is survived by sons: Donovan Koehn and David Crain, and siblings: Johnny Crain, Phillip Crain, Vivian Crain and Barbara Amaya. Penny was grand-mother to 7 grand children and 1 great grandchild.
Family and friends are invited to attend services on November 20, at 11:30 am at Wilson Family Funeral Chapel, 1290 Winton Way, Atwater, CA. with a potluck immediately following at 9929 Canal St, Cressey, CA.
A special thanks to Hinds Hospice and Wilson Family Funeral Chapel.
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November 25, 2010
I am so sorry about your loss. I too, if I knew I would have been there. When you live in such a small community you always feel it when someone from your life leaves, it hurts all of us. " Penny " was Loved by many and I will miss her too!! my love and sympathy to your family.....Michelle
Toni (Teixeira) Metcalf
November 23, 2010
I am so sorry to have just learned about Penny. She was a very nice person and always happy when we would see her. She will be missed...David, I am sorry I didn't attend her services, I didn't know until today. I do understand what you are going through and I will be thinking of your family. Take Care and again I am sorry for your loss.
Rita Perry
November 21, 2010
I have known the Crain family since 1958. The family was always happy and good to everyone. I especially remember Penny as always smiling and happy. I haven't seen Penny in over 40 years, however she was the same friendly loving person as she was as a young girl. God Bless all of you. ~Rita S. Perry
Glenn Thompson
November 19, 2010
Penny was a good woman, wife, and a great friend. She will be missed.
Lois Smith
November 19, 2010
Penny was a special person. Always willing to help others. I met her over 40 years ago. The times I saw her since, she was always the same. Adventurer is an accurate description. We had a few adventures together. My deepest sympathy to you all. She will be missed.
November 18, 2010
My Mother(Angelina Azevedo) was friends with Mrs Penny for several years. I can remember Mrs. Penny even as a young child. I am sorry for the families loss. My deepest respects go to them at their time of loss.
Sheila Marshall
November 18, 2010
My Mother(Angelina Azevedo) was friends with Mrs Penny for several years. I can remember Mrs. Penny even as a young child. I am sorry for the families loss. My deepest respects go to them at their time of loss.
Shannon Dugdale
November 18, 2010
I was heartbroken to read of Penny's passing. She was such a wonderful, sweet, selfless person. She will be greatly missed!
janis and bill cole
November 18, 2010
we have known penny for many years.we had so much fun together. we remember when donavan was born,penny brought him to our home in Delhi. we will always remember her smile and her wonderful laugh.she will be missed but know she is in a better place and not suffering any pain.
The Staff of Wilson Family Chapel
November 17, 2010
The Staff and Wilson Family Chapel wishes to extend their sympathy and their assistance for this time of need.
November 17, 2010
Penny,
Since the day we met (at work) I have enjoyed our time together. Your laughter and great out look in life has been contagious. You have been an inspiration to me. I Love you & will miss those special moments together. Your Friend, Martha
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