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Ronie Pennell Obituary

PENNELL LENOIR ~ Ronie Mae Barnette Pennell Dec. 24, 1930 ~ April 17, 2011 Mrs. Ronie Mae Barnette Pennell, 80, of Lenoir, NC, went home to be with the Lord and joined her beloved husband, James, Sunday, April 17, 2011. Mrs. Pennell was born on December 24, 1930 in Wilkes County to the late Virgil and Alma Nance Barnette. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James "Bill" Biven Pennell on March 4, 2011; two sisters, Lois and Violet; and by three brothers, Ralph, Royle, and Hobert. Survivors include her son, Terry Lynn Pennell of Spruce Pine, NC; a daughter, Anna Mae Ferguson and husband Jeffrey of Lenoir, NC; five brothers, Herm Barnette of Kannapolis, NC, Ted, Howard and Ebb Barnette all of Wilkesboro, NC, and Santford Barnette of Winston Salem, NC; one sister, Bonnie Shoemate of Wilkesboro, NC; three grandchildren, Melody Helton, Ashley Weeks and Amy Moxley; and five great grandchildren, Ruby, Brandi, Bubby, Xavier and Amyia. A Funeral Service for Mrs. Pennell will be Tuesday, April 26, at Pendry's Chapel at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Lester Honson, Reverend Jonie Parker and Reverend Michael Church officiating. Burial will follow the service at Blue Ridge Memorial Park in Lenoir, NC. The family will receive friends, Monday, April 25, 2011 from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Pendry's Funeral Home. Online condolences may be placed at www.pendrys funeralhome.com. Pendry's Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Pennell family.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Apr. 24, 2011.

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September 23, 2011

Well grandma its been almost 6 months since I lost you and grandpa both.Its getting a little easy but the hurt is still here and I want you to be here so much ,but I know thats not possiable ,but know this I will meet you at those Heavens gates when the time is right ,I just wished there was a phone up there ,so I could call you and just tell you all about whats going on ,but I think you already know whats going on cause I know you and pa pa are watching over me and the rest of your grand babies.Well I love you Grandma ,and grandpa see you at those heavens gates one day .

Gloria Robinson Robinson

May 7, 2011

I worked with Mae @ Pacemaker, she was a wonderful woman, I saw her @ the hospital when Bill was there. It was good to talk to her again, May God Bless you in htis time of loss. Gloria Robinson

April 26, 2011

Grandma I miss you so much and I know one day I will see you again when god calls me home but until then I will take my memories of you and hold on tight because thats all I have left of you ,but I know I have two angels watching over me now because I know papa and you both will watch me like a hawk,but I promise to be good so I can make to those heavens gates when its time .I want to pick up the phone and just call you but I stop and think your not there no more but I can still here your voice telling me you love me well I love you to Love you grandma

Ramona Andrews

April 25, 2011

I am sorry for your loss and Mrs Ronie will be missed greatly. She was one of a kind and there are not enough words to describe her as she was a wonderful friend, grandmother, mother, and wife. She is with James now and they are rejoicing in the arms of JESUS. Keep your head up and lean on the the man GOD. It is very difficult, but his plans are greater than ours will ever be. I Love you Guys I am here if I can be of any assistance.

mariah steptoe

April 24, 2011

Amy, Ashley, Anna, and family. I am truley sorry for your loss. I know it will never be the same for you all. God has his special way of working his magic. He put her in a better place to be your guardian angel. So just remember to pray and things will get better. She will always hear your prayers. Ronnie was a very wonderful ladie and will always be remembered in my life. Sorry i couldnt make it. Lots of love and prayers coming from me to you all.
Love you guys, God bless

Ashley Weeks

April 24, 2011

I know you raised me to be strong but that has been really hard to do lately. Thank u for all you and papa have done for me i love and miss you

Cricket Bonner

April 24, 2011

Anna & Terry - I am truley sorry for your loss. I know the hurt and suffering of the loss of parents and only God can bring you through! Keep him close and pray often as it does bring healing- Love to you both,
your cousin Cricket! God bless you all!

DeDe Anderson

April 22, 2011

My prayers are of your family at this time. So sorry for your loss. Mae was a good person and will be missed. DeDe

Donna (Jolley) Caudill

April 21, 2011

...so sorry for your loss..I worked with Mae at Pacemaker..wonderful friend..Mae will be missed everyday here on earth..our thought's and prayer's go out to each of her family members..

Vickie, Junior, Missy,Shaun McAfee

April 21, 2011

Anna and Family. I'm so sorry for the loss of Aunt Roan. We loved her so much. She was a wonderful Aunt to us. She will be missed so much. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family always. God Bless.

Mary Jo Hodge

April 21, 2011

I am so sorry for the loss of your family, I worked with Mae many years ago at Broyhill's , she was a wonderful person. My prayers are with you.

Teresa Dillard

April 21, 2011

I am sorry for the loss your family has suffered. The family are in my thoughts and prayers

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