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Janet Pennington Obituary
Janet T. Pennington, age 73, of Ocala, died on Friday June 3, 2011 in Ocala, Florida. She was a 45 yr resident of Marion County and Retired from the Marion County School Board as a Secretary with the South Ocala Elementary School. She was past Sec./Tres. Of the Florida Power Retirees Association. A Member of the First Baptist Church of Ocala. Mrs. Pennington enjoyed gardening and bird watching. She was very proud of her family. She is Survived by her Husband of 54 yrs Charles "Gene" Pennington of Ocala; Son James (Mary) Pennington of Severna Park, MD; Son Joseph ( Angelia) Pennington of Hartsville,SC; Daughter Joan Pennington of Ocala and a Sister Nancy(Edward) Fuge of Cary, SC; 5 Grandchildren and 3Great Grandchildren. There will be a Graveside Service held Monday, June 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Highland Memorial Park 1515 NE 3rd Street, Ocala, FL 34470 with Pastor Daren Gaddis Officiating. Family has requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Children' s Hospital in Tampa,FL. Arrangements under the direction of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Ocala Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janet Pennington
NICK PUCEK
May 30, 2022
Such a wonderful and kind lady you were Janet. Your ear was always available to listen and help us young men in our troubled times. You will always have a place in my memory and my heart!!! Love, Nick Pucek
NICK PUCEK
May 30, 2021
I just re-read what I wrote a year ago and nothing I could write today would be any different. Just a wonderful woman who cared for ALL.
NICK PUCEK
May 30, 2020
I always called her Mrs. Pennington. She had the kindest heart for us kids when she would see us at games. Some of us were fortunate enough to be able to just pop over after school and just sit with her and talk. She would give me sage advice for the things I was going through and she did it out of pure love. Her and Mr. Pennington raised wonderful children who to this day I can still say are my friends. Your spirit lives on and my memories of your smile and hug will never leave me. The caring for others that you lifted up with words of wisdom and your love of our little football family is your legacy of greatness. With much LOVE, Nick
Mark Cowan
June 3, 2019
Miss you!
June 9, 2011
Mr. Pennington, I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember you with fondness as you were always so jovial and kind to me as an employee when I worked at FPC. You have my sympathy and prayers. Judy Faye Cannon
Sue Matthews
June 6, 2011
Janet was responsible for getting me my first job with the school system at SOE. She was always there to help in any way possible. She was so very very sweet and SOE was not the same after she retired. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Ed Kirkham
June 6, 2011
Mr. Pennington and Family. We offer our sincere sympathy for all of you at this time of sorrow. Our Lord has promised to provide Comfort - May you feel His presence each day. You are in our thoughts and Prayers.
Ed & Francesca Kirkham / Cristina & Lucy Culver
June 6, 2011
Gene, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We all know she is in a better place and looking down on her family with a smile on her face. Jim & Nancy Britt
Jennifer Moody-Johnson
June 6, 2011
Guinny,
We love you and always will. You showed me how to live with grace and pass away with dignity. You will he forever missed and loved by us all.
Love,
Jenn, Mark, Ashlyn and Madelyn
Chris Moody
June 5, 2011
Guinney,
You will always be missed!! We miss and love you so much!!
Love,
Chris, Courtney, and Chase Moody
Allen and Karen Blair
June 5, 2011
We are sorry for your loss. We attended church with Gene and Janet at First Baptist of Ocala. Gene and Allen's Mom (Penny Blair) have been long-time friends. May God give you peace in the days to come.
God bless you! Hold on to all your memories! She is in Heaven watching our son Robert guard the Gates!
June 5, 2011
Gene,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Janet. May the memories that you hold near and dear help you through this trying time.
God bless you and your family.
Carson and Chantal
Bob & Linda Percy
June 5, 2011
Our hearts and prayers are with you now and in the days to come
NancyLouise Fuge
June 5, 2011
Janet was always full of surprises and a much loved sister with whom I share many memories. Her faith kept her strong and her family was the focus in her life.
Kathy Shively
June 5, 2011
Janet (Mrs. P) was one of a kind. She was dedicated to her job, faculty and the students at South Ocala. Years and years of memories working with Janet to numerous to mention. I still talk about her and Gene greeting the children on cold mornings and socking their bare feet before they went to class. She'd say "Now they won't be thinking about their tootsies when they should be listening to their teacher!" To Gene and the family, my heart goes out to you and I'll keep you in my prayers.
June 5, 2011
Janet was a sweet lady who will be missed by all who knew her. Gene, you and the family are in our prayers. God bless you.
Bob, Katie & Stephen Montgomery
June 5, 2011
I am so glad that I got to see Janet and see her laugh with coach freeman this past fall. My heart felt condolences go out to you and your family. I will always remember her as a sweet and kind woman who loved our football players and school. Janet always had a moment to listen to me and give me some advice as a kid. She will always hold a special place in my heart. Nick Pucek
Mark and Laura Cowan
June 5, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Ms. Jan was a lot of things to many people and will be missed tremendously.
Jeanette Tanous Van Norman
June 5, 2011
Janet was a special person. She loved the students and teachers at SOE with all her heart. Gene always supported us, too. She will be missed. God bless her family during this difficult time.
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