Melvena Ruth Pennington

Melvena Ruth Pennington, 90, passed away October 11, 2012 at her home in Palo Pinto. She was born January 7, 1922 in Ponder the daughter of Robert Ross and Allie Eastwood Moon. She married John Pennington on August 22, 1946 in Fort Worth. She was a member of the Palo Pinto United Methodist Church. She was president of UMW at church and taught Sunday School. Services will be 2 PM Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Palo Pinto United Methodist Church with Rev. Barry Holmes officiating. Burial will follow in Palo Pinto Cemetery. Visitation is Saturday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. She is survived by her daughter: Carol Holmes, son and daughter-in-law: Ray and Nita Pennington, grandchildren and spouses: Melinda Holmes, Sheila and Bob Unwin, Matt and Cindy Pennington, Mark and Charlotte Pennington, great grandchildren: John Unwin, Jonna, Trent, Haley, and Lane Pennington, sisters and brother-in-law: JoAnn and Grady Stanley, Virginia Lois Gann, Jean Williams, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband on January 6, 1994. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Palo Pinot United Methodist Church in her memory.