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Aretta Pennington Obituary
Mrs. Pennington, a native of Melbourne, Florida, died Friday, January 20, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Walter Jr. and Sybil Murphy Hart. She was administrative assistant for the Ridge Baptist Association, was a member of Johnston First Baptist Church where she was former WMU Director, GA Leader, member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class, the Johnson-Holston Circle and, on many occasions, led the Children's Sermon during the Sunday morning worship services.
Survivors include her husband: Ray Pennington; daughters: Debbie Pennington and Peggy Conrad; sister: Barbara Rushton (Eulie); granddaughter: Shannon Conrad: niece: Kim Rushton; and nephews: Stephen Rushton and Chris Hart. She was preceded in death by a brother: Russell Hart.
Memorials may be made to Ridge Baptist Association Disaster Relief Building Fund, 130 Bethel Road, Monetta, SC 29105.
Please sign the guest book and send condolences to family at www.blandfh.com.
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Laurie Register
January 21, 2012
Praying God's peace for you all. Aretta served SC WMU well as an Executive Board member. She was a good friend to this fellow Floridian.
C/C
January 21, 2012
God is a Stronghold. NA 1:7
Lee, Carol and Trey Bledsoe
January 21, 2012
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Love you all...
January 21, 2012
Ray, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Gary & Patsy Brissie, Greenwood SC
January 21, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember her sweet smile.
Doris Holmes, Saluda, SC
Diane Epps
January 21, 2012
We only knew Aretta for a short time, but she was a special lady to us. Our prayers go out to the family.
Rev. Barry and Diane Epps
Emily & Rick Powell
January 21, 2012
Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to you, Ray, and to your extended family. Our prayer is that you all be comforted by God's presence.
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