Ruth Irene Pennington, 87, of Alum Creek went to be with the Lord Monday, January 26, 2015.
She retired from WV Dept. of Motor Vehicles License and Title Division and was a member of Left Fork Missionary Baptist Church.
Irene was one of ten children born to Shelt and Dollie Stone Egnor, who predeceased her along with her sisters, Agnes, who died as a toddler, Lena Griffith and Reva Mae Hicks; brothers, Marvin, Raymond, Ronald and Junior Egnor.
She is survived by daughter, Beverly Cedele Igo of Alkol; sons, Randy (Mary) Pennington of Alum Creek and Rex (Debbie) Pennington of St. Albans; sister, Mary “Brownie” Hager of Left Fork; brother, Kerman Egnor of Florida; 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm Wednesday, January 28, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 pm at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.
To the Family of Irene Pennington. I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one, Irene. I hope you find comfort in God’s future of paradise, where you can see Irene again. Revelation 21:4: “God will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more….., Sincerely, Kristy jw.org
We send our condolences to the whole Pennington family. We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Irene was a very sweet lady, so sorry to learn of her passing. She was always so ladylike and nice when when we worked together at DMV. Condolences to all her family.