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Joan Penn Obituary
Entered into eternal life Saturday, October 8, 2005, at Washington Hospital Center. Beloved wife of Robert Spurgeon, Jr. for 50 years and loving mother of Robert Spurgeon III, Mary Penn-Beveney (Cleveland, Sr.), Ronald S. (Diana), and Rodney S. (Kofi Taharka) Penn (Adepeju Oluyemisi). Surrogate Mother to Sheila Penn-Crymes and Tonya Penn-Huff. Grandmother of Cecilia Penn-Diallo (Saliou), Candace and Ckye Penn, LaVida and Cleveland Beveney, Lewis Starks, Jontele and Xavier Harrison. She is survived by three brothers John B., Raymond A. (Paulette) and Sterling S. (Michelle) Savoy, and three sisters Barbara S. Curtis (Joseph), Camilla J. Mitchell (Joseph) and Carole F. George. Joan was preceded in death by her parents; John B. and Cecilia J. Savoy and a brother Phillip (Mike) Savoy. She is also survived by a life-time friend Patricia F. Mitchell, and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends at a Memorial Service on Thursday, October 13, 2005 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 3800 Ely Place, S.E., Washington, D.C. Rosary at 10:30 a.m., Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Cecilia J. Savoy Scholarship Fund, at Holy Comforter/Saint Cyprian Catholic Church, 1357 East Capitol Street, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003. Joan was greatly loved by all who knew her and will live tenderly in our hearts forever.
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for Joan Penn
Audrey Reagin
October 7, 2019
Joannie I still miss you everyday and pray to you at Mass. Thank you for helping me with Mama's passing. Now you know that Peter and Johnny have joined you. I sure you are still fighting with Johnny. (haha) God answered our miracle.
"Jewels by Joan" is a wonderful legacy that your granddaughter Cecelia took over and she has turn your business into an upscale , designer driven business that all of us Savoys support. I am so proud of her as I know you and Spurgen are. Take care of the family that has gone to the other side. Give my love to Wig. Love you Audrey
Audrey Walker-Reagin
October 18, 2005
My Dear Family, We have suffered a great lost but in Savoy style we are recovering with the prayers of all of us and all who loved Joannie. I still have problems believing that she is gone. I will always remember Joannie shopping and the chinese slippers and how she would steal in and out of NYC on the Chinatown Bus to shop. I hope one of the granddaughters maintains the business "Jewels by Joan" and I will always be a part of them. I love you all and I will see you real soon. Love always Audrey
Chuck Jones
October 17, 2005
To: Ron Penn and Family
May GOD continue to give you comfort
and peace in this time of sorrow.
Jacqueline Sutton
October 17, 2005
To Raymond and the entire Savoy/Penn family my sincere heart felt prayers go out for you all. Joan was a very warm loving person all through the years. I remember her especially as my Brownie Troop Leader, and more recently as my favorite vendor on the DOT Plaza. God Bless you all.
Jacqueline Sutton (Jackson)
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sylvia dawley-wells
October 13, 2005
Greetings! to all my other family: When the Holy Spirit prompted me to call Sunday Oct 09,pm to express that the family was in my thoughts and prayers, I had know idea that Joan was resting in the bossom of the Lord. When I spoke to Jeanette today 13 Oct 05, I was informed, which was to late for me to be with you for the home going service. With heart felt regret,prayers and love.Babysitter,Sylvia Lucia,Dawley-Wells O.B.P and Family
Bishop Carlos E. Harvin
October 13, 2005
Dear Sister Camilla and Family:
On behalf of His Holiness, Archbishop G. Augustus Stallings, Jr., and the entire Imani Temple Family, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and with Sister Joan Penn at this time. "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever." God be with you.
Mary (Suzette) Curtis Davis
October 12, 2005
Aunt Joan was always a blessing to me and my family. We will all miss her smile and kind words,and I thank God for allowing her to be apart of my life. My prayers are with the rest of the family thru this time of loss. I don't know who I will get my nice outfits from now!
Wellington and Joyce Gibson
October 12, 2005
To Sister Camilla Mitchell and Family,
Our deepest prayers and sympathy to you and your family.
Yours in Christ,
Wellington And Joyce
Doris Adams_Barron
October 12, 2005
To Sister Camilla Mitchell and Family,
Our deepest prayers and sympathy to you and your family. Trust in the Lord and he will give you strength to make it through.
Gods Peace and Blessings,
Love Michael and Doris
Arlean Morris
October 12, 2005
To the family of Joan Penn. Our family is deeply sadden by the loss of your mother, wife, grandmother, sister. We remember her so well and we will cherish her memory.
Ella Rawles
October 12, 2005
To the family (Mr. Spurgeon, CeCe, Bobby, Ronnie & Rodney): It was sad news to hear of Mrs. Joan's passing. May God Bless each of you.
Cecilia Penn-Diallo
October 12, 2005
I will always miss you grandma!!! Love Cecilia and Baby Diallo
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