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Penny DENNIS Obituary
The Rev. Dennis grew up and was educated in York County and Hampton, Va. She graduated from George P. Phoenix High School/Laboratory School of Hampton Institute/Bertie's School of Cosmetology/Unity School of Christianity Advanced Studies Program. She studied at Hampton Institute, Wayne State University, Wayne County Community College, Universal Foundation for Better Living (Chicago, Ill.), and The Academy of Universal Truth (Seattle, Wash.). She moved to Michigan in 1948 and returned to Yorktown to live in 1999. She held membership and had affiliations with many religious and civic organizations. She retired from the U.S. Federal Government where she worked with the Army Tank Command and the Veteran's Administration. The Rev. Dennis was an avid writer and author generating numerous publications including, among others, articles featured in the Unity Magazine/New Thought Quarterly; some writings by request were translated in French. She was the recipient of many awards. Penny, as many called her, worked tirelessly in nearly every ministry of New Bethel Church with the last posts being Associate Minister and Ministry Leader for the Missionary Ministry.
At 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb.12, 2011, at the New Bethel Baptist Church, 3911 Big Bethel Road, Yorktown, VA 23693, a "Viewing and Reflection" hour will begin; at 11 a.m. the funeral will commence. At the conclusion of the service the body will be entombed at the Parklawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue.
Arrangements by Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for Penny DENNIS
February 26, 2011
To The Dennis Family
WE Were sorry to hear about the lost of your love one.May the loving care of family and friends help give you strength althought no words can really help just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.We are friends of Lorraine Spencer. God is always able.
Dr. Reverend Wilma Peterson Frisco
February 24, 2011
To The Entire Dennis Family:
I met Penny Dennis when I was a young high school student.
She was always an enjoyable person; she had such a sweet smile and a kind spirit.
I was excited to hear that she had acknowledged a call to the ministry.
May all of you find comfort in knowing that her love and spirit will continue through the lives of many people.
May God bless and shelter you through these days.
Gail Blowe
February 15, 2011
Mother you will be missed greatly. May God bless your family and comfort them. I love you.
February 12, 2011
Ms. Penny will be greatfully missed. We were her neighbors and we concidered her our friend as well. We would like to offer our blessing and prayers to the Dennnis family. Ms Penny will forever be missed for she was loved by all. Melvin, Urenthe and Makaila UNDERWOOD.
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Leola Williams
February 12, 2011
I pray for the family to trust God, and to love and support each other. Rev. Penny's spirit of love and kindness was a magnet for me. Visits to cheer her were her ministering to me. Miss. Penny was tiny in statue, very humble but her worshipful spirit was always a comfort to me. We will always remember her at the Memorial Day cookout leading the pray to to remember deceased loved ones. Now, God has called her home but memory of her loving spirit is with me/us.
Jacqueline T. Snow
February 12, 2011
To the Dennis and Randall Families:
You all have my deepest empathy and prayers. Ms. Penny's love and legacy lives forever in you and everyone she touched. Continue her example in Christ! God Bless You All!
Dwayne, Marcia, Aaron & Jasmine Banks
February 11, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Melvin, Lillian & Bernadine Stewart
February 11, 2011
To The Dennis Family:
May God Bless you and your family in this time of grief. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Celebrating a life well lived. Cherish the memories forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
DeVane Family
February 11, 2011
Our dear beloved Ms. Penny will truly be missed. Ms. Penny was a very spirit-filled woman whose wisdom was a gift to all who knew her. We thank God for allowing us to be a part of such a special life. Her spirit will continue to live on in the many lives that she so graciously touched. We Love You!
Michael McCray
February 11, 2011
It was truly an honor to know a woman of such majesty and grace. Her knowledge of so many subjects, particularly the bible,was remarkable. I am thankful that she spent time with me and my family and giving us affirmations daily. I am priviledged to have known someone who made such great use of her time for the betterment of all mankind. " Bless you my child"
Thelma Griffin
February 10, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
February 10, 2011
My condolences to The Dennis Family. Thank you for sharing your loved one with me. I spent so much time with her and I loved and enjoyed her immensely. She told my mom,"Thanks for having Gail for me". I called her mother and I am missing her so so much. Ms Penny was a great woman and I am blessed to have shared a moment in her life. Always. Gail Howard Blowe
William Davis
February 9, 2011
To The Dennis Family, I am sorry for the lost mom Dennis. God never put nothing on us that we can't bare. Family you will fine peace and strength. it might seem dififcult now but God does answer prayer. Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven can not healed.He is only a pray away. Be encouraged family and know that God has all thing in tht paim of his hands.
February 9, 2011
To the Family of Sister Penny Dennis,
I knew Sister Dennis for over ten years and worked with her on voter registration in York County for the NAACP. Sister Dennis was a wonderful woman, kind, and with a sweet spirit. I was always inspired after talking with her and visiting her. I know her lovely spirit will continue to watch over us until we see her again. Family, be comforted in her memory.
Vivian Bland
Senior Center of York
February 9, 2011
Penny,
Our condolences go out to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Senior Center of York Board
Kathy Olding
February 9, 2011
I just learned of Sister Dennis' passing just now and am greatly saddened by the news. I am new to Virginia as of last September. I met Sister Penny through my boyfriend who is the Tab Library Chairman board member. Sister Penny was also on the Board so I got to meet her. We went to visit her a couple of times and found I found Sister Penny to be the Most Delightful woman! Also knowing we were sister in the Lord was added frosting on the cake. I will miss her Vibrant and Loving spirit but I know I will see her again so not all is lost. Thank You Sister Penny for your hugs and sweet words to me! Until we meet again, Sing Alelujia!!
Laurita Morris
February 8, 2011
Grandmother, I miss you so much. I know where you are and I am so happy for you. Your legacy will live on in my heart and mind always. "Sojourners of Truth" will continue to carry the "little light that shines" always seeking that tiny glimmer of hope in all and always taking the "high road" regardless.
Diane Johnson
February 8, 2011
To Family of Sister Penney Dennis
Words cannot express my sorrow in the passing of Sister Dennis. She has been so many things to me and for me. She was my own spiritual counselor, pastor, teacher, friend, advisor, prayer partner and toward the end of her life (after I lost my mom) she filled in for my mom. I will miss her more that you will ever know. May our God bless you all during your bereavement.
February 8, 2011
To the family of Rev. Penny, know that she has gone on to be with the Lord but leaves a legacy of love, praying and faithfulness behind. Rev. Penny was truly a woman of God, she will be missed.
Rev. Dr. Karol Hopson, Poqoson
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