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Mary Tenpenny Obituary

Mary Ella Tenpenny Mary Ella Tenpenny, 90, Topeka, died Friday, May 31, 2013, at Brewster Health Center. She was born July 3, 1922, in Topeka, the daughter of Raymond and Wilhelmena Higgs. She graduated from Topeka High School. She worked at Wild Willie s and retired from Ed Marling s. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church and North Topeka Saddle Club. She was married to Taylor A. Tenpenny on February 22, 1947, in Topeka. He preceded her in death on March 22, 1993. She was also preceded in death by two sons: Arthur Dale in 1960, and Duane Lee in 1997. Surviving are four sons: Michael Tenpenny (Deborah) of Hoyt, Eric Chief Tenpenny (Carol) of Valley Falls, Robert Tenpenny of Auburn, and William (Carol Ann) Tenpenny of Topeka; eleven grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Avenue, Topeka. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th, Topeka. Mary will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Wednesday, at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Home Health and Hospice, Jefferson County Senior Bath Program, 1212 Walnut-U.S. Highway 59, Oskaloosa, KS 66066-4200. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Jun. 2, 2013.

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Alan

May 31, 2023

Aunt Mary Ella kept the "fuel" in her boys for all the activities for sure

June 8, 2013

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mary. Our thoughts and prayers or with the Tenpenny families. Dan and Susie (Cox) Rouse

Julie&Cleo Schultz

June 8, 2013

Sure sorry to learn of Her death. It has been many a year since we had known them. Our Sympathy to each of you.

Diane Walters

June 6, 2013

Dear Mike, Chief, Rob, and Bill,
I remember lots of good times at your home when we were all young: playing pool, listening to our folks playing pitch, and us playing outside. I am thankful that Linda and I saw Mary a week before she died. She was still sharp as a tack, though her body was wearing out. What a trooper she was, always caring and compassionate, always putting family first. I miss you all and love you.

Pat Rusher

June 5, 2013

My thoughts and prayers for the Tenpenny family.

June 4, 2013

Tenpenny Family,
Well a great Matriarch has passed, but not without touching every heart she could while she was with us. She was a very special lady & I am glad I was just one of those chosen one's to have been honored to know your Mom. May she rest in peace. I'm sure your Dad was waiting with open arms to welcome her to Heaven. With great memories, please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your wonderful Mother.
The Jacobsen's ~ Jake & Pearl ~ Dale & Carolyn & families ~ The Stum's ~ Sis & Wilbur,Jr. & family

June 3, 2013

Mike and family, so sorry to hear of the death of your mom. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers...Dawn and Tom Schroder, Topeka, KS

LeAnn Whitehead

June 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dana and Levi Raine

June 3, 2013

So very sorry for you loss!

sarah guffy

June 2, 2013

I worked at wild willies when Mary did.She was a great lady I am so sorry about her passing

Ashley Frakes

June 2, 2013

Chief Carol Travis and Leah

Sorry to hear the passing of Grandma Tenpenny and you all are in my prayers at this time she gone but never forgotten

Danny, Susie, Kelsie and Sabrina Weick

June 2, 2013

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 2, 2013

So sad to hear of Mary's passing. The Tenpe nny family was an important part of my youth as they were good friends of my parents, Bud and Blondie Hargis, through the Topeka Round-up Club. Mary, rest in peace.
Judy Hargis Plumb
Topeka

Alan Gilmore

June 2, 2013

There was always plenty of fun, adventure, chores, and cinnamon rolls at Aunt Mary Ella's and Uncle Taylor's. May your memory always be for a blessing, Mary Ella.

Russell (Sonny) Cutright

June 2, 2013

To the family,

Please accept my condolences.

Michael Branaman

June 2, 2013

Sorry for your loss Bill.

Theresa McCulley

June 2, 2013

Mike, Debbie and family, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Faith Nelson

June 2, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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