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.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Thursday, November 13th 2025 at 12:00 PM. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Boone Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services (2005 Mt Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to: Generations of Ashe, 180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson, NC 28694.
