Ruth Patrick Pennington Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ruth Patrick Pennington of West Jefferson, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on November 7, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Patrick Pennington to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Granville Patrick and Juanita Osborne Patrick; her husband John Smith Pennington; her siblings, Herman Patrick, Margaret Lyalls, Mary Salona and Mae Cooper; her great grandchild Conley Potter; and her great great grandchildren, Liam Earp and Samuel Earp.

She is survived by: her children, Garvey Pennington (Marsha) of Hopkinsville, KY, Jerry Pennington of Lenoir, Kathy Roten (Ricky) of North Wilkesboro and Naomi Saunders (Cecil) of Granite Falls; and her sisters, Marie Dillard (James) of Creston, Shirley Bledsoe of Creston and Louise Cox of Creston. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; eleven great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to: Generations of Ashe, 180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson, NC 28694.