Otis Jasper Pennell

Lois Lorraine Richards Pennell Photo added by David Wheeling Lois Lorraine Richards Pennell BIRTH 27 Nov 1934 Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA DEATH 10 Dec 2019 (aged 85) Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA BURIAL Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery Burke County, North Carolina, USA Show Map MEMORIAL ID 205400494 · View Source Picture of Added by Trent Price Picture of Added by Trent Price Lois Pennell, 85, of Nebo, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at Grace Heights in Morganton. She was born Nov. 27, 1934, in Caldwell County, and was the daughter of the late Bryson and Mary Richards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Otis J. Pennell. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Michael Pennell of Morganton. Mrs. Pennell is survived by two grandchildren: granddaughter, Clarissa Fincher of Nebo, and grandson, Jaron Pennell of Morganton; and great-granddaughter, MacKenzie Fincher of Asheville. Also surviving are nephews, Bryson Richards and Stewart Allen Richards, both of Sawmills. The family will receive friends at Gilead Baptist Church, Nebo, Friday, Dec. 13, from 1 to 2 p.m. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Billy Bollinger officiating. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. Source Citation: Mackie-Whisenant Funeral Home

Otis Jasper Pennell, 79, of Nebo, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at his residence. He was born November 25, 1934, son of the late Wade and Dorothy Barnette Pennell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Carl Pennell and a sister, Angeline P. Reid. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Lois Richards Pennell of the home; his son, Michael Pennell of Nebo; two grandchildren, Jaron Pennell and Clarissa Fincher and husband Mike; one great-grandchild, MacKenzie Fincher. The funeral service was held at Gilead Baptist Church May 25, 2014 with Rev. Curtis Styles officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.