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Penny Wilkins Obituary
BELLEFONTAINE — Penny Sue Wilkins, 59, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 16, 1958, in Urbana, the daughter of Richard and Judy (Jones) Lyons.
Penny was a loving wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister and friend. Her kindness and generosity were experienced by many who crossed her path throughout her life. She loved being surrounded by her family with lots of laughter and creating cherished memories along the way. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, children and the love of her life. Vacationing with her family and hosting family events.
Penny's caring nature was shown through her work as a registered nurse with Ohio Health serving at Honda of America Manufacture in Marysville.
Penny was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Paul Wilkins; mother-in-law, Marilyn Atha; maternal grandparents, John and Edna Jones; paternal grandparents, Manuel and Lola Lyons, uncles, Bob and Tom Lyons, and aunt, Mona McClain.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Randy Wilkins; sons, Joshua (Britni) Wilkins, Jeremy (Rebecca) Wilkins, Joseph (Lamson Nguyen) Wilkins; grandchildren, Gavin, Lumen and Simon Wilkins; her parents, Richard and Judy Lyons; stepmother-in-law, Margaret "Peg" Wilkins; brothers, Andy Lyons and John (Debbie McGuire Kauffman) Lyons; sister, Vikki (Wes) Wingfield; brother-in-laws, Paul "Jay" (Amy) Wilkins, Scott (Stacy) Atha, Chris Atha and sister-in-laws Tari (Keith) Hooley, Jennifer VanHorn; and Jonna Atha; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pastor Grayson Atha will officiate a celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Jennings Farley Funeral Home & Crematory, 5591 US Route 68 S., West Liberty.
The family will receive friends and family on Friday, from 4 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Penny Wilkins
Jon Secrist
July 25, 2017
I knew Penny from high school. Nice person, so sorry for your loss.
July 20, 2017
Randy,
I was looking up something in West Liberty and stumbled on Penny's obit. I obviously never knew Penny but see that you were married for 40 years. Being married for 36 years, I cannot imagine the pain. Just wanted to say my prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless, Barb Esch Jenkins
Rick Huff
July 13, 2017
Words cant express my sorrow for your family. Penny left us to soon. The world is s little darker now without her smile.
Please except my condolences.
Galen Collier
July 13, 2017
Randy, so sorry for your loss.
Ruth Swiger
July 13, 2017
Randy I am so very sorry for your loss. May God give you and your Family the strength during this difficult time. Sending prayers to you and your Family.
Todd Van Hoose
July 11, 2017
Im so Sorry Randy
Richard A. Van Buskirk
July 11, 2017
Randy, may God give you and your family strength, peace and perseverance.
Sue Amlin Smith
July 11, 2017
Wow, Randy, I am so sorry to hear about Penny. I can't believe it. We use to have so much fun. Will be thinking about you and your family. Sue Amlin Smith
Margaret Huffman
July 11, 2017
My heart is truly breaking for all of you. Penny was an exceptionally sweet, kind, caring, and loving person. She was a favorite friend of mine. I pray God will find a way to give you all comfort in this time of sorrow. Heaven is definitely a little brighter! My sincere condolences to you.
Cyn Tehan Marsh
July 11, 2017
Dear Lyons family,
Truly sorry for your loss. Penny was a very caring person with an infectious smile!
Cyn Tehan Marsh
UHS Class of '76
Betty Orahood
July 10, 2017
Penny was a wonderful person. Years ago we worked as well as went to college together. She always knew how to make me laugh. My only regret is that we lost touch. I want to let her family know how much she totally loved you.
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