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Submitted: 8/4/20 • Approved: 8/4/20 • Last Updated: 8/7/20 • R275206-G275204-S3
Doyle
May 8, 1940 - May 25, 1968
Emily
August 17, 1941 - July 26, 2015
Emily Ruth Simmons Penny, age 73, born on August 17, 1941 in Springhill,La passed away Sunday July 26,2015 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Franklinton, La. Mrs Penny was a life long resident of Bogalusa and a retired teacher of the Bogalusa School System where she taught for 25 years at Long Avenue School.
She is survived by three daughters, Ruth P Mier (Matthew) of Bogalusa, La., Tammy P. Mitchell (Maurice) of Polplar Grove, IL., Michele P. Meadows (Steve) of Polplarville, Ms. one son, Osa Doyle Penny III (Marcellyne) of Lithia, Fl. sixteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Beth Simmons Williams, Bogalusa, La. ; one brother, Thomas Mclain Simmons (Gloria), Vidalia, La.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is proceded in death by her husband, Osa Doyle Penny Jr., and her parents, Mclain Louis Simmons and Elizabeth Adams Simmons.
Visitation will be in the Chapel at Brown-McGeehee Funeral Home on Tuesday July 30, 2015 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. with services to follow. Grave side will be at Ponemah Cemetery.
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Contributed on 8/4/20 by billsully060
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