By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    6:00pm - 9:00pm
    Wednesday, March 18, 2020
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home

    Due to CDC guidelines for COVID-19, the Pennington family and the funeral home request you avoid personal contact, maintain distance, and keep visiting time to a minimum.

  • Service

    Private Funeral Service
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home

     

    Burial will be in Cisne Cemetery

    Memorials may be given to North Wayne Ambulance Service and will be accepted at the funeral home.

  • Full Obituary

    JUDY CAROL PENNINGTON, 77, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at her home.

    Judy was born September 7, 1942 to Johnnie and Vera (Barnfield) Case at Johnsonville, Illinois. She married Eber Pennington December 10, 1960 at Cisne, Illinois.

    Judy attended Cisne Christian Church and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Wilmington, Illinois where she loved working as a church hostess, was the clothes closet coordinator, and worked with youth groups. Judy was always in the front room early in the morning having her quiet time. She enjoyed flowers and gardening, yard work, walking her dog Buckshot, and singing in church. She could make a fine bologna sandwich.

    Judy worked at Johnson and Johnson Corporation, Wilmington Drug and Pharmacy, and Hosselton Funeral Home.

    Judy is survived by her husband Eber of Cisne, Illinois; one daughter Robyn Block of Cisne, Illinois; two sons Johnnie Ray (Janet) Pennington of Geff, Illinois and Anthony (Jennifer) Pennington of Fairfield, Illinois. Seven grandchildren Billy Ray (Amanda) Pennington of Pensacola, Florida, Randyl (Jason) Wilkins of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, Casey (Cloyd) Rauch of Portland, Oregon, Kayla (Jay) Stanley and Ally (Luke) Harl both of Fairfield, Illinois, Emily (Jacob) Boarman of Newburgh, Indiana and Ryan (Hannah) Brand of Carbondale, Illinois; and five great grandchildren Quinn Rauch, Micah Stanley, Beckham Harl, Nevaeh Brand and Easton Boarman also survive.

    Preceding her in death were her parents.

    Visitation will be 6pm - 9pm Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Hosselton -Meridith Funeral Home.  Due to CDC guidelines for COVID-19 the Pennington family and the funeral home request you avoid personal contact, maintain personal distance, and keep visiting time to a minimum.   Private funeral services will be held at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Cisne Cemetery.

    Memorials may be given to North Wayne Ambulance Service and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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26 Condolences
 
  1. Delbert & Becky Rodgers / March 15, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    Sympathy to the family. May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.

  2. Micheal W & Kristal G Engelmeier / March 16, 2020 at 9:46 am

    Eber and family,
    We were so sad to hear of Judy’s passing. Judy and I worked together closely at the funeral home and we became very good friends over the years. I always enjoyed her visits and our chats so much. She was such a fun lady to work with and such an asset to the funeral home. Our loss is heavens gain. Know that she will be with you watching over you Eber. God bless you and.your family during these difficult days and have peace in knowing she is now without pain in the arms of her loving Savior. Rest in peace Judy.

  3. Jolie Runyan / March 16, 2020 at 10:34 am

    My heart goes out to you and your family, Robyn. Sending love to you and yours at this sad time and always.

  4. Kelley Stanley / March 16, 2020 at 11:00 am

    Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people. —Peter Strople
    Jude left a wonderful legacy!

  5. Leslie Shorkey / March 16, 2020 at 5:21 pm

    I am sooo heartbroken to hear this news. I truly loved working with Judy. She was such a happy and beautiful person!! Big Hugs!! Your friend always Leslie Van Duyne Shorkey

  6. The Bell Family, Lois, Rick, Lori and Tim / March 16, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    You and your sweet family have my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. Mrs. Pennington had the prettiest voice, I remember she had the voice of an angel. I know that she will be missed by so many people. Heaven definitely gained a Beautiful angel yesterday.

  7. Janice, Stan & Jayden Brown / March 16, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    Our Thoughts & Prayers for the family!

  8. Linda Spicer / March 16, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    I certainly enjoyed the time I spent with Jude! She was a wonderful wife and mother and I just hate that she had to leave her family. She is getting a well-deserved rest from a body that could no longer serve as the home for her soul. Thinking of all of her family!

  9. Teresa Zenke (Hughes) / March 17, 2020 at 8:33 am

    My condolences to the family. I sang in the choir with her in church for several years. She was such a sweet lady. Rest in peace Judy.

  10. Davalee Hitchcock / March 17, 2020 at 9:17 am

    Eber and family, sorry to hear of your loss. Enjoyed knowing you all during our time in Wilmington. Thoughts and prayers are with you all! Al & Davalee Hitchcock, Murphy, NC

  11. Penny McKeller / March 17, 2020 at 1:06 pm

    To the Pennington Family,

    I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. We are thinking of all of you at this difficult time. I’m so honored to have known her growing up and having gone to church with you all. Hugs & Love to all.

    Penny & Wayne McKeller

  12. Judy Bumpous / March 17, 2020 at 1:32 pm

    Sorry for your loss

  13. Sloane Dempsay / March 17, 2020 at 3:35 pm

    I can still hear her laugh. She was a beautiful lady who was dedicated to her family. My condolences to Eb and the whole family.

  14. Marsha and Joe Horn / March 18, 2020 at 9:31 am

    Dear Pennington Family,

    I am so saddened to hear that this world has lost such a beautiful person. I have so many fond memories of spending those years with all of you at FBC in Wilmington. However, as we all know and believe, one day soon we will all be together again. God Bless All of You with the Peace that only HE can give. Her smile and beautiful voice live on. Love to All of you.

  15. Jodi Rodgers Peach, Jim, Tyler and Reba / March 18, 2020 at 10:21 am

    So sorry for your loss! Many thoughts and prayers for each of you during this time.

  16. Lisa Dempsay / March 18, 2020 at 2:33 pm

    Dear Pennington family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of your Mom and her beautiful voice and smile! You are all in my thoughts and prayers! Love to you all!

  17. Tim Noss / March 18, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    Dear Eber, Johnnie Ray, Robyn and Anthony,

    I am without words. I have such great memories of each of you including Judy and am so sad to hear of her passing. Often my years in Wilmington seem like just a short time ago and your family was such a big part of that! What a great sense of humor she had, especially being the target of as much of our constant ribbing as anyone. She was always able to not only take it, but to give it back as well!

    I hope you all can feel the love and prayers coming your way. I think of you so much and am praying for you all now and always.

  18. Vicki Mix/Lewis Courtright / March 18, 2020 at 4:26 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.

  19. Jerry F. Moore / March 18, 2020 at 9:18 pm

    So sorry for your loss.Our sympathy & Prayers are with you & yours at this time, Jerry & Betty Moore.

  20. Bill Butcher / March 19, 2020 at 12:38 am

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Judy was an amazing woman . She was a huge part of my youth , and will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Eber , and your family

  21. Lodema engstrom / March 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    Dear Eber, Johnnie Ray, Robyn and Anthony,
    Our sincere sympathy to all …so sorry to read that Judy passed away … haven’t seen any of you in so long but have so many beautiful memories of your family as neighbors in Lakewood Shores and at the Baptist Church. Prayers are with you for God’s strength and comfort at this sad time. Love to all. Bob, Lodema, Dan and Dar

  22. Marilyn (Shehorn) Tarbutton / March 19, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    Hi Eber and Family: I was so sorry to hear that your Loved One has passed away. I know that all of you will miss her dearly but remember all the good times you had with her over the years as the memories are so precious. May God bless each one of you at this difficult time.
    I am Marilyn (Shehorn) Tarbutton the daughter of Lawrence Shehorn and am a distant cousin to Eber. I am from Illinois but have been gone since 1959 now living in California.
    Take good care of each other.
    With my deepest sympathy love and blessings, cousin Marilyn

  23. Michelle Hamilton / March 19, 2020 at 9:18 pm

    Eber and family.
    I am so sorry to hear about Judy. I will always remember her beautiful voice and the great times we all shared at FBC Wilmington, including your leadership in youth. You all are in my prayers.

  24. Denisa Lewenczuk / March 20, 2020 at 7:43 pm

    Eber—so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. I remember the days with you all at the First Baptist Church in Wilmington. Judy was always a lot of fun! Thank you for sharing all the wonderful pictures. May God comfort you and your family at this time. Cherish all the wonderful memories.
    Sincerely,
    Denisa Dennis Lewenczuk

  25. Janie Lawson / March 20, 2020 at 9:28 pm

    Eber and family – so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing, but we all know where she is.m now. I praise God for our time together singing, laughing and just hanging out at the clothes closet. I loved my time with all of you and pray for peace and loving comfort from our Lord.
    Janie Lawson

  26. Debbie Craig / April 9, 2020 at 12:24 pm

    Eber and family, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Judy she was such a wonderful Lady, So very kind and loving, Praying for all of you! God Bless you all.

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