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Penny French Obituary
Penny R, French, went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2017 at her residence she was 62 years old. She was a cashier for Acme.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Betty French and brother, H.E. French. Penny is survived by her niece, Jill French and girls; nephew, Jeff E. (Heather) French and boys; extended family, Jewell Jones and family and a host of other family and friends.
Graveside service will be held TODAY, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Greenlawn cemetery. Rev. Ernie Kemple, officiating.In lieu of flower donations please send to Akron Baptist Temple. Condolences may be sent to 1229 Manchester Road, Akron, Ohio 44307.
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Pat Summers
January 2, 2025
Penny was a wonderful person
I knew her from working at the Quick Clinic at ACME 2
I played euchre at her home on Manchester Road several times
She is missed
Kathy Mesenger
January 19, 2017
So sad to hear of Penny's passing. My husband Mark and I knew her from Acme #2 and she was friends with my mother-in-law, Esther Cornell. They had worked together at Montgomery Ward. Penny loved animals and would always ask about our golden retrievers. She will be greatly missed.
Pam Matthews
January 12, 2017
Penny and I have been friends for over 40 years. She trained me to work in the Customer Accommodations Center at Montgomery Ward, back in the late 1970's, and we have remained friends ever since. She was my Avon Representative for years after Ward's closed, and we saw each other every week, while she was working at the Ellet Acme store. She was always such a sweet, loving person, and her faith kept her strong, throughout all the trials & challenges she had to face in her lifetime. I will miss her, and will think of her kind ways always. No more pain for you, Miss Penny. With love, Pam
BJ Sutton
January 12, 2017
Penny, you are a loved part of my past. Kiddieland, rollerskating, amusement parks, Whitehouse chicken with chocolate milk, swinging at Margaret park, parties at your house, just to name a few memories. We contacted again in December, and told each other of our love for each other. Too little too late. We planned to see each other. With your homegoing, all of my ties to 'home'are gone. I love you, girlie. Always have. Always will.
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Michelle (Snyder) Drummond
January 12, 2017
My dear friend Penny, you will be truly missed you have been a great friend down through the years. I am so glad I had the opportunity to be with you last week. I have such great memories of all the fun times we had together. You always had such a sweet spirit and have touched so many peoples lives. You will forever be in my heart and will be greatly missed.
Love always your dearest friend Michelle
Dave Segers
January 11, 2017
Penny was a very close friend during attending ABT in the 70's. She always had a really big heart and will be missed. Penny is home, with her Lord and Saviour
Linda West-McBride(Mackey)
January 11, 2017
My brother and I went to school and church with Penny. My late husband Bob and I worked with Penny for many years in the youth groups. She was a friend and woll be deeply missed.
Vicki L. (Ruble) Strain
January 11, 2017
Sorry to hear of Penny's passing even though it was to her gain. Now she is out of pain and in peace never to hurt again. She was a friend to our family for years, growing up with my younger sister BJ Sutton (Ruble). She will be missed for a season for we will see her later for sure, in God's timing.
Major Jones
January 11, 2017
One of the sweetest persons I've ever known.
Ulius Benson
January 11, 2017
Penny was such a dear and always there for The Jones', especially Jewel, I am so thankful for having known someone so kind, so loving and with such a pure heart.
Ulius Landrum-Benson
Rose Rose
January 11, 2017
Penny always had such a sweet disposition and was so kind to everyone. I came to know Penny when she was volunteering at Haven of Rest Ministries, and through purchasing Avon products from her. She was always a joy to talk with. I know she is in the Lords presence now and filled with joy.
Cindy Fleet
January 11, 2017
I have known Penny since we were little kids at the ABT. We stayed in touch over the years and always connected on our respective birthdays. I will miss my birthday calls from Penny, where she sang Happy Birthday to me. She always sang the 2nd verse to the Happy Birthday song: "Happy Birthday to you, to Jesus be true. May God's richest blessings now rest upon you". May they rest on you now, dear friend!
Kathy McConnell
January 11, 2017
Penny was a sweet soul who was always the first to send a card, make a call or offer a smile. Anyone has certainly led a remarkable life when all of those who have met them can share a kind memory. Miss Penny French then you certainly led a blessed life!
Rhoden Memorial Home
January 11, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Jeannie Gibbs
January 10, 2017
I was so saddened to hear this. Penny was such a dear friend to my Mom, Garnet Cole. <3 Heaven has received a new member.
Glenda Gibson
January 10, 2017
I miss you so much, Penny. I will miss our phone calls. You were my dearest friend. I will love you forever.Glenda GibsonSebring, FL 33872
Pat Summers
January 10, 2017
I remember Penny from ACME #2. She was always smiling and cheerful, and was a great Euchre player. I am sorry to hear of her demise.
Linda White/Lonsdorf
January 9, 2017
I knew Penny from the ABT and worked with her there. She was a very nice young woman who had such a sweet nature. I have very fond memories of Penny and am sad to know she is no longer with us. But I know she is at home with the Lord and is at peace, free from all the worries of this earthly life. Our loss is heaven's gain.
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