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Shirley Pennington
LUMBERTON — Shirley Ann Cook Pennington, 80, died peacefully at Southeastern Regional Medical Center on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014.
She was born on Oct. 1, 1934, in Stokesdale.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert D. and Jewel Cook.
Shirley grew up in Greensboro where she attended Bessemer High School and excelled in basketball. She received her B.S. in Elementary Education at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke where she graduated with honors.
Shirley began her early career days as a producer at WFMY in Greensboro on the shows, Old Rebel, Captain Kangaroo, and Bozo. Following the family's move to Pembroke and later to Lumberton, Shirley taught in the Lumberton City Schools system for over 30 years. She taught at West Lumberton Elementary, W.H. Knuckles Elementary, and Janie Hargrave Elementary. Teaching young children was Shirley's passion and her love for each and every child was obvious in the many stories she told over the years.
Mrs. Pennington also generously lent much of her time and talents to volunteer organizations including the First Baptist Church Bereavement Committee, the soup kitchen, and downtown thrift shop. Shirley found great joy in helping others and this also allowed her an avenue to share one of her favorite pastimes, cooking. She was passionate in her belief that no one should ever go hungry.
Mrs. Pennington is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Raymond B. Pennington; her daughter, Jeri (Dick) Hyland; a son, Scott (Sally) Pennington; three beautiful granddaughters, Kaycie Hyland, and Kelly and Marcie Springs; and special caregivers, Edna Shelby and Diedre King.
The visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory Inc., 809 E Fifth St. in Lumberton.
A memorial will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Lumberton, Dr. David Elks officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Cemetery.
The family asks that memorials be made to the Lumberton Christian Care Center, 305 E. First St., Lumberton, N.C., 28358.
On-line condolences may be made by visiting: www.floydmortuary.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Pennington
December 18, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Shirley was a very special person and she will be dearly missed. Beth and Rick Williamson
December 18, 2014
RIP,Mrs. Pennington..such a sweet and kind lady!!!
Angela Mercer Revels
December 17, 2014
You are in my prayers. I have fond memories on the Pennington Family as a little girl on Florence Street playing with Jeri & Scott when you lived on Chavis St in Pembroke.
Elwina Ivey
December 16, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you. This wonderful lady will be missed.
Diane Hester
December 15, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
December 15, 2014
Ray, my deepest sympathy toyou and your family.
Carolyn Beaver Campbell
Rhonda and Bruce Thompson
December 15, 2014
Ray, my husband Bruce and I send our sincere condolences for the passing of Mrs. Shirley.
December 15, 2014
Our love and prayers are abounding for you Ray, and yours...Mike & Eleanor Dawkins..
Jennifer Simmons (Eastworth)
December 14, 2014
Ray and children:
I was blessed to have Shirley not only as my kindergarten teacher, but I also worked with her as a teacher's assistant when I was older. She was an inspiration to me because of the stories and activities she did when I was younger. My fondest memory is of her dancing around the classroom with us singing "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown." Rest assured, she had us change the bad word to dang. Then, when I returned as an assistant to the school, she gave me some words of wisdom about following my dreams and never stop trying to achieve those dreams, even when you grew up in the projects!
She was a pistol and a classy lady all rolled into one. Thank you for sharing your wife and Mom with me, I know that I am a richer person in spirit and character because of her.
God Bless!
Jerry and Wandre Elkins
December 14, 2014
Ray, our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time. Shirley was a delightful person. Our prayers will be with you.
December 14, 2014
Mrs. P was a truly great woman and friend to everyone she met.She loved her family and talked about them often, and loved to brag on her grand kids. It was a real honor to work with her and to have her as a friend.
December 14, 2014
Sweet Lady,our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family, To and Jimmy Abdalla
Margaret Wilson
December 14, 2014
Dear Ray & Children: I read this a.m. that Shirley died, my love and deepest sympathy go to you. Shirley was a delightful person, I always enjoyed her. May God bless you all with peace that God has healed her. Margaret B. Wilson (Lumberton, NC)
Ray Brayboy
December 14, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Coach Pennington, Jeri, Scott and the entire Pennington family. Shirley was a wonderful and loving person. I have fond memories of her and I'm more than confident that her legacy will endure long after her time here on earth. May the Good Lord provide the family with comfort and peace during this difficult time in their lives.
December 14, 2014
Shirley was a wonderful mother and wife to Ray....god rest her soul...Sharon and Joe Gallagher
Shirlene Fields
December 13, 2014
So sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in Gods promises.
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