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Penelope Keith Obituary
Penelope Grace Keith, aged 2 years, of York, SC, passed away on April 15th, 2025, at Piedmont Medical Center. Born on October 31st, 2022, Penelope is the daughter of Jessica and Jackson Keith.
Penelope is survived by her mother and father, her future little brother, her maternal grandfather, Mark Austin (Cindy), her paternal grandmother, Kimberly Keith (Tony Evanoff), her paternal grandfather, Robert Keith (Karen), her uncles, Brandon Keith (Celia), Nicholas Keith (Ashley), and Joshua Austin (Rachel), her aunt, Brittany Duphily, her maternal great grandmothers, Linda Austin and Mary Rippeon, and her cousins who loved her dearly, Dominic, Waverly, Everett, Carson, Evelyn, and Alice.
Penelope is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Sherri Austin, and her loving great-grandparents.
Penelope was a smart and beautiful girl who loved cupcakes, baked beans, bubbles and smiling. Her favorite activities included playing with her neighbor friends, going to school, and watching Bluey, “Trash Truck Ho-Ho”, and “Tool Time!”. She especially loved dance parties, dress-up and coloring with her Mama. She was also her Dada's personal Sous Chef, gardening partner, and overall little helper. She also took every opportunity to share a dog bed with her beloved fur siblings, Charlie and Piper.
Penelope was deeply loved by her mother and father, her family and all of her friends. She will be dearly missed.
A visitation will be held on Friday, April 25th, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a celebration of life at Hoffman Funeral & Cremation, 2020 W. Trindle Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Penelope's name to Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital, 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203. ( https://atriumhealth.org/medical-services/childrens-services/levine-childrens-hospital/give-back )
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