Fannie Mae Pennell, age 88, of Holden Beach died Monday October 8, 2012 at her residence.
She was born in Mecklenburg County on December 16, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Joseph Robert Armstrong and Fannie White Armstrong. She was a devoted member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church where served on the kitchen committee for many years. She was a member of the Holden Beach Beautification Club since 1990.
She is survived by her husband, Shuford Pennell of the home; two sons, Vann Pennell and wife Cathy of Southport, and Eddie Pennell and wife Cassie of Clinton; two grandsons, Chad Pennell and Brett Pennell; and granddaughter Sydney Pennell.
The funeral will be held Thursday October 11, 2012 at 11am at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with Pastor Timothy Lynch officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at the Raeford Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chad Pennell, Brett Pennell, Lloyd Tucker, Larry Edwards, Dean Hall, and Bob Boone. Honorary pallbearers will be,Faye Tucker, Bennie Hall, Rachel Boone, and Jane Edwards.
The family will receive friends at the home at 129 High Point Street., Holden Beach.
In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice C/O SECU Brunswick Facility 955 Mercy Lane Bolivia, NC 28422
You may offer online condolences at www.shallottefunerals.com
White Funeral and Cremation Service 3660 Express Dr. Shallotte (910) 754-3333 is serving the family.