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Penny Binney Obituary
February 25, 1945 - April 4, 2021
Modesto, California - Penny (Penelope King) Binney, born in Hayward, Ca. passed away, Sunday, April 4th, 2021 in Modesto, Ca.
Penny was born to William Henry King, Jr and Beatrice Ventura Fidalgo King. She graduated from Tennyson High School, Hayward, Ca. in 1962. Penny was very active in high school. She served on the Student Body Council, was Junior Class President, and Head Song Girl. After high school Penny continued her education at Chabot Jr. College.
Penny and her husband Donald, met in junior high and married in 1968 after Donald got out of the Air Force. They moved to Modesto, Ca from Hayward, Ca. in 1978 with their three children. Penny worked 20 years at the Stanislaus County Superior Courts, retired as a courtroom clerk on a Friday to start work on Monday at Modesto Junior College, Community Education. Where she had the pleasure of working for Odessa Johnson, who happened to be, THE BEST BOSS she ever had the pleasure of working for.
After retiring completely in 2002, Penny continued to be active within the community. She was a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, Parlor #199, Hospice Training for Special Projects, Modesto Garden Club President for 5 years, Valley Lode Director for 2 years (A branch of the California Garden Clubs, which has 22,000 members), and a docent for the McHenry Mansion.
Penny enjoyed her Monday mornings at Tota's, lunches with her AWOL (All Women of Leisure) group from MJC, her YaYa Sisters from high school, Her Tennyson Golden Girls, the Courthouse Family that met once a month for breakfast and of course summers with her Lake Tulloch Family - "It's 5 o'clock somewhere."
Penny and her husband Donald were married for 52 years. Donald passed away on September 2, 2020 one week before his 76th birthday. They had 3 children, Christina (Larry), Christina's two adorable girls, granddaughters, Caitlyn and Carly, two sons, Bryan Binney, Richard(Maria) Binney, granddaughter, Breanna(Jared) Cash, and two grandsons, Justin and Michael Binney.
Services will take place at Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 Santa Fe Ave. Hughson, Ca. in the garden on Thursday, April 15th, 2021 at 11:00am. A celebration of Life will follow at the Fruit Yard, 7948 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto, Ca. A private interment will be held at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella on Friday, April 16th, 2021.
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Memories and Condolences
for Penny Binney
Connie Liddle
April 5, 2024
Still think of Penny often. We had so much fun on our phone calls long after retirement!
DIANNE
April 5, 2024
Always know you are not forgotten, just spoke about you the other day. Reminding us just how much we miss you.
Dianne McDermott
April 7, 2022
I think of you often Penny and thinking you left us too soon. I remember all the fun things we did in high school and most of all, your infectious laugh.
Rene Weaver
April 14, 2021
I worked with Penny for many years. She was always colorful And upbeat. She was a real joy to work with and of course it wasn’t always happy. The courts could be very depressing but Penny was always a bright light. I liked her very very much and I’m sorry she’s gone.
Nayna Redell
April 12, 2021
Christina, Im not sure you will remember me. zi was your first grade teacher at Stockard Coffee. I was also in the Garden Club when your mom was president.
Your mom was a lovely. woman with a beautiful smile.
Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Sincerely,
Nana Redell
Connie Liddle
April 11, 2021
As we all that knew Penny, say her smile and gleaming eyes lit up a room! She and her beloved husband Donald were the poster adults for a marriage filled with happiness and joy. They are together now for eternity. Penny will be so missed with all the different groups of friends and her family. Penny was a joy to all that knew her.
Sincerely, Connie
Dianne McDermott
April 9, 2021
I am a proud member of the Ya Ya Sisters of which Penny was a member. What that basically means, is we've known each other for a long, long time. For me, it was junior high. Penny was definately a one of kind woman. Her and Donald were like two puzzle pieces that just fit so well together, they made each other happy and they had a good life. Rest in peace with the rest of your family dear friend.
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