Johnnie Ruth Penix Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Johnnie Ruth Penix of Rockford, Illinois, who passed away on March 22, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Johnnie Ruth Penix to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charlene Neelon and Jeff Wesley; and her siblings, Opal Lambert, Barbara Diane Ceasar, Donald Dawn and Leon Davis.
She is survived by: her husband Dale Penix; her children, Darren Penix (Stephanie), Leschia Malone, Tanya Harris (Eric) and Erica Penix; her grandchildren, Erin Morris, Derrick Hart, Britinie Penix, Jasmyne Hinton (Shakier), Drake Hart (Samantha), Sedrick Jones and Jadah Harris; her siblings, Jerry Davis, Willie Davis, Bernadine Thrist (Paul), Sharon Hare (Jim), Cynthia Wimberly (James), Ramona Davis and Rachel Vaughn (Bill); and her close friend Carlis Hancock. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends.
