Pauline Penney, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, died peacefully at Aldersgate Village in Topeka, KS on Jan. 6, 2010.
She was born in Gainesville, AR to William Albert and Dora (Walker) Penney on Jan. 13, 1921. She attended school at Oak Grove. Upon the death of her mother, she moved to Ohio to seek employment. She later returned to Gainesville due to health problems. With her quiet, patient, and friendly personality, she cared for her brother, father, elderly neighbors, and children of others. Her greatest love was for her family. Pauline lived her life with family in California, Arkansas, and Kansas.
She is survived by her brother, Donald (Cecile) Penney of Topeka, KS, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leavie; and sisters, Delma Penney, Wilma Smith, Elbertine White, Cleavie Herring, and her twin sister Aileen "Penney" Baker.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sat., Jan. 9, at the Mt. Hope Cemetery Chapel, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pauline will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. on Fri., Jan. 8, at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to Midland Care Hospice Services, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606, or Aldersgate Village, 7220 SW Asbury Dr., Topeka, KS 66614.