She was a homemaker and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Monticello. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She loved the Lord, her church family and was very devoted to her faith, family and friends. Penny was selfless and always put her family and extended family above all. She was very adored by her husband's family as well and loved them deeply. One of her best attributes was her love and loyalty for her husband, always supporting him in all of his endeavors. She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Glorene Foster.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Stephen "Steve" James of Monticello; two daughters, Tammy Sullivan and husband Steve and Rhonda Findley all of Monticello; one sister, Naomi Paine of Lake Charles, LA; seven grandchildren, Jason Barnes and wife Paige, Jeremy Montgomery and wife Katie, Michael Findley, Toni McFerrin and husband Collin, Stephen Findley, Jenni Taylor and husband Aaron, and Ashley Taylor and husband Jesse; eleven great-grandchildren, Alora, Brook, Jalyn, Avery, Kade, Jon Collin, Jake, Jon Allen, Morgan, Liam, Chason, and an expected one due in July, Jackson Danger.
Funeral service was held 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: Immanuel Baptist Church Food Pantry, P O Box 1281, Monticello, AR 71655 or American Cancer Society, 2222 Cottondale Ln, Little Rock, AR 72202. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(4)
Dodie Griffin
Tillar, AR Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Rhonda I am so sorry about about Mrs. Penny she was a very sweet lady! Always had a smile on her face. Prayers for you and all of family!!Joel &Valerie Thompson
, AR Monday, March 9, 2020 Rhonda, so sorry for your loss. I loved uour mom to pieces! You are in our thoughts and prayers!! Love you! Joel & Valerie Thompson FamilyCecil & Sandra Pryor
Conway, AR Monday, March 9, 2020 Steve & family,We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Penny was a sweet lady who loved her family. And yes she kept her beloved husband Steve straight. Our heart goes out to you.
Joann Holian
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 8, 2020 Tammy & family. I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She fought the fight for a long time. No more pain she is in the arms of our savior and in anew bodyPraying for you and the days ahead to find comfort know she is home with the Lord