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Mary Ann Penry

Mary Ann Penry, 69 of London, passed away late Saturday evening, January 31, 2015 at The James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University.  She was born September 28, 1945 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Earl Thomas and Beatrice (Davis) Smith. On July 1, 1962 in Silver Spring, Maryland she married Robert Wayne Penry and he survives in London. Mary Ann lived as a youth in both Tennessee and West Virginia, where her father was a coalminer. Her mother then took a nursing job in Washington, DC. It was there that Mary attended high school and met her husband, Robert. After marriage in 1962 they lived in many states and abroad during her husband's military career. She was very involved in her church, serving as a teacher of youth, as a librarian, and in the Relief Society Presidency, a women's auxiliary. She was a bookkeeper and tax preparer who was an office supervisor for H&R Block for eight years before starting her own company "Penry Tax and Bookkeeping Service". She then took a position as a contractor for the Ohio Department of Education, managing the various student accounts at the state level such as FFA, Hero, DECA, etc. She retired and 1994 and moved with her husband to Englewood, Florida where they lived until returning to Ohio in 2013. In Florida, she developed cancer which returned in 2014. Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, David A. (Sherise) Penry, Provo, Utah; Rebecca A. (Robert) Niles, Galloway; Karen (Craig) Baker, New Meadows, Idaho; Cynthia L. (Jack) Williamson; Andrew T. Penry; eight grandchildren, Evelyn, Riley, Morgan, Dylan, Gavin, Daniel, Bronwen, Baeddan; two sisters, Wilma Smith, Nag’s Head, North Carolina; Lora Smith Biron, Virginia Beach, Virginia; a brother, William (Phyllis) Smith, Georgia. She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Richard Smith; a brother, Raymond Smith; brothers-in-law, James Gladden; Richard Biron and Fred Thompson. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1070 Sheffield Street, London, OH  43140.  Conducting the service will be the Ministry of the Church.  Burial will follow at 3:00 PM in the Prospect Cemetery, Marion County.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 AM. Memorial gifts may be made to a food pantry of the donor’s choosing. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Prospect Cemetery Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Remembrances       to #1 from: Jacqueline Schenectady, NY No email Sat, Mar 28, 2015 at 6:45 AM Sincere condolences to the family and friends. May the God of Comfort Jehovah be with you. He promised at Acts 24:15 the resurrection of our loved ones. Pleasant memories as you await this wonderful hope. View Older Condolences >> Condolences       to #1 from: Joy and Don Wry Venice, FL Sun, Feb 1, 2015 at 4:23 PM Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Bob and all the family.  We have you in our prayers.  Mary was a wonderful friend and example of Christian service. #2 from: Jack & Edith Alexander Venice, Florida Sun, Feb 1, 2015 at 4:46 PM Along with all of our LDS Congregation here in Venice Florida, none of us will forget the kindness and willingness of Mary Ann to serve those who needed assistance. We missed her when she moved back to Ohio, but now we miss her even more.  But we know we will all meet again. Jack and Edith Alexander #3 from: tom & pat furber Arvada, CO Sun, Feb 1, 2015 at 5:25 PM Dear Bob and all your wonderful family, We are sorry for your loss of your sweet wife and mother.  She was always so kind and thoughtful and close to her Heavenly Father.  I think of those words we sang today in choir:'"In death's dark vale I have no fear, For thou, Dear Lord, art with me."  I'm sure her Father was beside her all the way.  You are all in our prayers, Love, Tom & Pat Furber #4 from: Bob Smith   Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 4:41 PM My prayers are with you at this time. Mary was a great lady and will be greatly missed by all. #5 from: Randy and Jo Shipley Venice, Florida Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 3:05 PM We are so very saddened by the passing of Mary.  She was quite the personable lady and added lots of laughter to our ward socials.  We will miss her.  We send out heartfelt condolences to all of Mary's family. #6 from: Jim and Sandra Christy Piqua, OH 45356 Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 9:58 PM Wayne and family-- we're truly sorry for your loss.  Our prayers to your family during this difficult time. Jim and Sandra Christy #7 from: Martha Cramer Ventolo Enon OH Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 11:32 PM So sorry to hear of your loss. Cancer is one of those un-explained evils-- some can defeat it and it defeats others. Let us all pray that one day soon we can defeat cancer once and for all. You are in my prayers. Sorry I can't be there to give my condolences in person, but I am committed to helping my daughter with a special project tomorrow. God Bless, Martha #8 from: Roger McDaniel Beavercreek, Ohio Wed, Feb 4, 2015 at 6:56 AM Wayne, Judy and I want to convey our prayers and sympathies for Mary Ann's passing. Her journey is now over----may she rest in peace, Roger #9 from: Gary E., & Joan M. Stevens & family Marion ohio Wed, Feb 4, 2015 at 8:56 AM Our deepest sympathy our for you & your family in the passing of Mary Ann..

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