Nell Joyner Penner Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Nell Joyner Penner of Millen, Georgia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 18, 2026 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dewey Dickey and Rhodella Dickey; and her siblings, Leslie Dickey (Bubba), Dorothy Owens, William Dickey (Billy) and Ernest Dickey.

She is survived by: her friend Lord; her children, Angie Joyner O'Connor (Greg) of Lake Oconee, Georgia and Jeff Joyner (Judy) of Millen, Georgia; her grandsons, Dr. Chester Joyner of Athens, Georgia, Gregory O'Connor of Cumming, Georgia, Jonathan O'Connor of Greensboro, Georgia and Bryce Joyner (Skylyn) of Millen, Georgia; her great grandchild Kaiden O'Connor of Cumming, Georgia.; her niece Carolyn Owens Joyner of Millen; and her friend Teresa Richardson Horne of Grovetown.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Millen Baptist Church, 219 N Gray Street, Millen, GA 30442 in Nell's memory.