Emily Pennington's obituary , Passed away on December 14, 2025 in La Grange, North Carolina

Emily Pennington

August 6, 1948 - December 14, 2025 (77 years old)

La Grange, North Carolina

Emily Pennington's obituary , Passed away on December 14, 2025 in La Grange, North Carolina

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Rouse Funeral Home

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Emily Pennington

August 6, 1948 - December 14, 2025 (77 years old)

La Grange, North Carolina

Emily Pennington Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Emily Pennington of La Grange, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on December 14, 2025 at the age of 77, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leon Richardson and Lucille Ross Richardson; and her siblings, Bruce Richardson and Lisa Henderson. She is survived by: her daughter Theresa Adelle Pennington Ruesch (Brian Ruesch); her husband Warren Pennington; her grandsons, Jacob Ruesch (Nicole Ruesch), Christian Ruesch (Hannah Ruesch), Tyler Ruesch and Benjamin Ruesch; her great grandchildren, James, Evelyn and Delta Ruesch; and her siblings, Vicki Pahal (Tommy Pahal), Jerry Richardson (Lori Richardson) and Jeff Richardson (Galina Richardson). She is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, NC 27534.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rouse Funeral Home



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Dec 19

Visitation

Rouse Funeral Home
108 N Caswell St, La Grange, NC 28551

Sat

Dec 20

Funeral service

Rouse Funeral Home
108 N Caswell St, La Grange, NC 28551

Mon

Dec 22

Graveside service

Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery
164 Longs Plant Farm Rd, Goldsboro, NC 27534

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