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Catherine Penwell Obituary

Catherine E. Penwell NORFOLK - Catherine E. Penwell, 72, passed away Dec. 23, 2010 surrounded by her five children, Pamela Gish, Leslie Edwards, Julie Marhalik-Helms, Jennifer Broadous and Robert W. Penwell II. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed. A celebration of her life will be held on her birthday, March 11, 2011, with details to be announced. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater assisted the family.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 2, 2011.

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Lee Smith

January 2, 2011

Cathy was a wonderful lady that was always positive and had nothing but nice things to say. It was a privilege to have known her. I will keep her close to my heart and she will be missed.

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