It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathryn Penelope "Penny" Lierbo, a dear wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother, cherished sister and dear friend. She was called home to the Lord on Monday, January 23rd, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.
Penny was born to Herman and Martha Thiems on March 29th, 1939 in El Reno, Oklahoma and spent her childhood on the farm in Vinita, Oklahoma. She was salutatorian of White Oak High School's graduating class of 1956. Penny was the beloved wife of Jackie "Jack" Darrell Lierbo, who was her high school sweetheart; they married on February 6th, 1958 and moved to Houston, Texas. Together they shared a beautiful love story that spanned over four decades; they were each other's best friend, travel partner and confidante. They were often out together enjoying chili cook-offs, camping and working gun shows. Jack preceded her on August 17, 1994.
Penny was a faithful and active member of Memorial Lutheran Church and a proud citizen of the City of Bellaire for 60 years. She worked at Central Freight Lines for 29 years before retiring in 1992. Penny was an accomplished seamstress, gardener, and enjoyed crocheting and macrame. Her true calling was in serving others, her volunteer work, and her love for Jesus.
Penny was a devoted mother to her children, Amy Kapusta, née Lierbo (wed to Joseph Kapusta), William Lierbo (wed to Julie Lierbo, née Schramm), Richard Lierbo, and her "adopted daughter" Cynthia Brock, née Hall (wed to Bill Brock). She was a loving grandmother to Nathan Lierbo, John Lierbo, Jackie Morris, née Lierbo (wed to Mike Morris), Jacob Kapusta (wed to Cassie Kapusta, née Zeh), and William Lierbo. Penny was also a cherished sister to Louie Thiems (wed to Betty Thiems, née Williams) and preceded by her sister, Patricia Copeland, née Thiems (wed to Bob Copeland).
Penny's legacy will live on through her family, her friends and her community. Her kindness, her generosity, and her love for others will be remembered always. The family is eternally grateful for the outpouring of love and support from friends and loved ones during this difficult time. Penny will be deeply missed
Her funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 28th at Memorial Lutheran Church, 5800 Westheimer Rd @ Bering Dr, Houston, TX 77057.
The family requests that contributions in Penny's memory be made to the MLC Nicaragua Mission. Those interested in donating can make checks payable to Memorial Lutheran Church with the notation "Nicaragua Child Sponsorship" or "Nicaragua General Fund" in the memo field and mailed to Memorial Lutheran Church, 5800 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77057.
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. John 14:1-3
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.earthmanbellaire.com for the Lierbo family.
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