Patsy Beard Pennington

Patsy was born in Lexington Kentucky on December 7, 1935 to John and Hazel Beard. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of Kentucky.

Patsy married Charles Pennington Jr., and together they had 2 children, Charles B Pennington III and John Bentley Pennington.

Patsy retired from Dutch Fork Elementary School where she was teacher of the year. Patsy enjoyed volunteering and playing the piano at various community organizations in the Columbia area. Patsy was a proud member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder. Patsy gave monthly to a wide variety of charities that are too numerous to mention.

Patsy is survived by her son Charles B Pennington III of Union NJ, her granddaughters Carmen Collins, Katie Morris, Cassie Pennington, her grandsons Charles B Pennington IV and Caleb Pennington. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles and son, John.

Visitation will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1715 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC on Thursday, October 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the chapel at Presbyterian Community, 700 DaVega Dr., Lexington, SC on Friday, October 7th at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1715 Broad River Rd, Columbia SC in honor of Patsy Pennington.

Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, is assisting the family. Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.