Brenda Penrod

Brenda J. Penrod Age: 63 years Resident of Rural Vienna, IL Brenda "Jo" Penrod passed away at 11:13 AM on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, KY. She was born on March 25, 1948 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Delmar and Brennis (Price) DeVar. Mrs. Penrod was a 1966 graduate of Harrisburg High School. Brenda married Stan Penrod on August 17, 1968 in Muddy, IL and he survives. Mrs. Penrod was an active member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Vienna and had served on the kitchen committee and she had helped with vacation bible school on many occasions. She was a volunteer at the Vienna Ministerial Christian Alliance Thrift Store. Brenda was also a member of the Wild Turkey Foundation and the Heartland Mule Riders Association. In her spare time, she enjoyed camping, ATV and motorcycle riding, mule riding and spending time with her family. Brenda was a loving and caring person who cared about everyone and she will be missed by many. She is survived by: Her husband, Stan Penrod of Vienna, IL A son, Clayton and his wife Courtney Penrod of Metropolis, IL Two sisters, Judy Henshaw of Norris City, IL Delma DeVar of Harrisburg, IL Sister-in-Law Trish and Wardell McNichols of Vienna Brother-in-Law Gary and Christine Angelly of Unionville, IL Many nieces and nephews and friends Brenda was also anticipating the arrival of her first grandchild, a granddaughter expected in October. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna, IL with Pastor Russ Kreuter officiating. Interment will follow at Big Ridge Cemetery in Harrisburg, IL. Family will receive friends at 6:00 PM on Friday, July 8, 2011 at the Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna, IL. Memorials are suggested to Saint Jude's Children's Hospital Memorial and Honor Program - F, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905, www.stjude.org, or to the American Heart Association 2524 Farragut Dr, Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704 www.americanheart.com. You are invited to share your memories of Brenda and leave condolences at www.baileyfh.com

Brenda Penrod

March 25, 1948 - July 5, 2011