Emily Ruth Penny's Obituary
Emily Ruth Simmons Penny, age 73, born on August 17, 1941 in Springhill, LA passed away Sunday July 26, 2015 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Franklinton LA. Mrs. Penny was a life long resident of Bogalusa and a retired teacher of the Bogalusa School System where she taught for 26 years at Long Avenue School.
She is survived by three daughters, Ruth P. Mier (Matthew) of Bogalusa LA, Tammy P. Mitchell (Maurice) of Poplar Grove IL, Michele P. Meadows (Steve) of Poplarville MS; one son, Osa Doyle Penny III (Marcellyne) of
Lithia FL; sixteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren ; one sister, Mary Beth Simmons Williams ,Bogalusa LA; one brother, Thomas Mclain Simmons (Gloria), Vildalia LA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is proceeded in death by her husband, Osa Doyle Penny Jr, and her parents, Mclain Louis Simmons and Elizabeth Adams Simmons.
Visitation will be in the Chapel at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home on Thursday July 30, 2015 from 8:30 to 11:00 with services to follow. Grave side will be at Ponemah Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the National Alzheimer's Association, or donate to your favorite church.
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