Dora "Dodie" Pennington's obituary , Passed away on September 5, 2026 in Celina, Tennessee

Dora "Dodie" Pennington

September 18, 1927 - September 5, 2026 (98 years old)

Celina, Tennessee

Dora "Dodie" Pennington's obituary , Passed away on September 5, 2026 in Celina, Tennessee

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Dora "Dodie" Pennington

September 18, 1927 - September 5, 2026 (98 years old)

Celina, Tennessee

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Dora Pennington Obituary

The family announces the passing of Dora Pennington of Celina, Tennessee on September 5, 2026. Dora, born on September 18, 1927, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dora Pennington or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ila Mae (West) and Fowler Bedford Clinton; her spouse Willie Milton Pennington; her son-in-law Doug Smith; and her siblings, Robert Edward "Bob" Clinton, Edwin Hale "Jam Up" Clinton, Ray D. Clinton, Dorothy Alyne Mendenhall and Frankie Boles.

She is survived by: her daughters, Mildred Cirrincione (Frank) of Allons, TN, Janie Smith, Patricia Gannon of Lewisburg, WV and Mary Pennington of Tompkinsville, KY; and her grandchildren, Shane Smith (Lesley), Dr. Thomas Gannon (Ladonna), Christina Young (Johnny), April Patterson (Nick) and Dr. Todd Strong. She is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026 at 3:30 PM at the Doc Hall Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Yokley-Trible Funeral Home



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Sep 08

Graveside service

Doc Hall Cemetery

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