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Mrs. Penelope Joy Dutton, age 67 of Covington, departed this life July 27, 2025. Mrs. Dutton was born in Alabama to her parents, Vernon Underwood and Retha Garner. Penelope loved animals, especially Cats. She loved being in the company of people, Penelope loved helping people and was a caretaker for multiple family members at various times; she will be missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Dutton is preceded in death by her father, Vernon Underwood.
Survivors include mother, Retha Garner, son, Bobby Hodges, and siblings, Fred Johnson and Justin Garner (Kena), as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Gathering of friends will be on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Ingram Funeral Home
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