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Submitted: 6/11/20 • Approved: 6/13/20 • Last Updated: 6/29/23 • R1322938-G1322937-S3
Tom
September 2, 1914 - September 30, 2011
Gladys
February 29, 1920 - June 9, 2007
Married: December 23, 1936
Gladys Elva Roberts-Pennington, 87 of Sparkman, died Saturday, June 9, 2007 at her home. She was born February 29, 1920 in Rison, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, David Bart Roberts and Chester Ione Owen-Roberts; one son, James Royce Pennington; two brothers; and two sisters.
Gladys is survived by her husband, Tom Watson Pennington of Sparkman; four sons, David Pennington of Sparkman, Wayne Pennington of Camden, Bobby Pennington of Sparkman, and Benny Pennington of Sparkman; four daughters, Dianne Jackson of Pine Bluff, Patricia Burke of Little Rock, Peggy Davis of Bearden, and Mary Hogg of Sparkman; one brother, Travis Roberts of Crossett; one sister, Laurine Terry of Rison; 23 Grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
The funeral services were held at Holly Springs Baptist Church in Holly Springs. Burial at New Holly Springs Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com .
Contributed on 6/11/20 by debbraszymanski
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