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1936
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2019
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Alice Pendleton Obituary
Alice Marie Pendleton, of Rockford departed this earthly life November 7, 2019. She was born February 3,1936 in Athens, Alabama the daughter of Lawrence and Annie Mae Sowell. Alice lived in Rockford since she was 18 years old coming from Athens, Alabama. She was married 58 years to Jamie Lee Pendleton, he preceded her in death. Alice was employed as a machine operator by Warner Lambert Company 20 years before retiring. She was a charter member of New Fellowship serving on the Nurses Guild, as Deaconess, as a Mother and serving on the board to serve the homeless every year. She graduated from Trinity High School Athens, Alabama.
Alice leaves to cherish many loving memories, three sons, Ronald (Sandra) Reed, Jamie Lamar (Annette) Pendleton and Darrell Pendleton; four daughters, Darneice (Willie) Nance-Swain, Pamela Caldwell-Long, Larethia and Sabrina Pendleton; 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; brother, Edward (Petrinella) Sowell; five sisters, Lucy Bedford, Irene Smith, Brenda Robertson, Annette McNeely, and Diane (Kenneth) Shephard; sister in law, Christine Williams; a host of many relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, brother, sister and son in law.
Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Providence Baptist Church 2209 Clifton Ave. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 8:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.
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Melinda Vandre
November 25, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Alice was so fortunate to have such an amazing family that loved her and cared for her to the very end.
Rosalinf Squire
November 19, 2019
My Prayers are with the Family. May the Peace of GOD grant you (Pendleton Family) the strength to enrure the pain of losing a Love One. Call out to him he is standing there holding your hand.
SHERRY HOLLINGSHED
November 16, 2019
May the Lord continue to lift you up at your time of need n give you His strength to continue on ...She will be truly missed...Beautiful Soul n Spirit,Full of laughter,jokes n truth...Rest now n Jesus...
Janie Tiffany
November 15, 2019
So sorry for your loss many prayers to the family
Carolyn Kimbrough
November 15, 2019
To the Pendleton Family my thoughts and prayers are with you.I got to know Mrs Pendleton during her hospital visits no matter what kind of day she was having she was always kind and classy.
Brenda Witte
November 15, 2019
To the family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family always. Brenda Witte OSF Mission Partner Dietary Department
Renata Washington-Eleby
November 15, 2019
To: The Pendleton Family
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family as you go through this season of change. Continue to hold on to God's unchanging hand as he strengthen and give you peace, remember all the good times.
Virginia Reasonover
November 14, 2019
To my Sister In Christ, Pamela Caldwell-Long and Family, My prayers are continuous that God will provide Strength, Comfort and Peace for all of you.
Dorothy Floyd
November 13, 2019
Sister Pendleton, my friend like a sister was a kind, phenomenal, Christian lady. She always spoke kind words and gave me hugs when I was grieving about my loved ones. She will be greatly missed by me. Family, I like this picture because she was a very classy lady. May God bless the family, rest in peace my dear sister Pendleton. Love you much. Sister Dorothy Floyd and family
Louise Clark
November 13, 2019
Mother Pennelton will truly be missed. Such a loving and kind person. She loved everyone. Always had a smile and hug for me.To her family. Know that she is with God. See you when I get there. Louise Clark
Vallorie Brown
November 13, 2019
I never met you but your daughter Pamela shared so many memories Rest In Peace mother.
Shawnte Coleman
November 12, 2019
Sending my deepest condolences to the Penelton family.Love you all.
Delet Allen
November 12, 2019
Darneice you and your family are in my prayers, sorry for your loss.
Robert and Ora Johnson
November 11, 2019
Mother Pendleton was a precious jewel. Never will forget her. Family we love you all and we are praying for you.
Gloria Smart
November 11, 2019
My prayers are with the family
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