Mary Elizabeth Penick passed away in her home on Friday, May 27, 2022. She lived a beautiful and active life prior to her years of Alzheimers. Mrs. Penick was born on March 10, 1926 to Charlie Terrell Perkins and Vivian Vanhorn Perkins. Beth was the best big sister to her four younger sisters. Elizabeth was a faithful farmers wife to her husband of 76 years, J.R. Penick. They were both raised in the small town of Vardaman, MS.

Born and raised during the depression years, surviving World War II alongside her navy husband, First Class Gunners Mate J.R. Penick. Elizabeth was a true Rosie the Riveter helping build those planes in New Orleans, LA where J.R. was stationed. After the war was over, they returned home to Calhoun county to begin their family and life of farming sweet potatoes.

The couple moved to Houston, MS before the children were school aged and the Penick family resided there for many long years. J.R. and Elizabeth Penick became active members of the First United Methodist Church. Her love for the Lord was evident in everything she participated in and everyone she met.

Elizabeth was a devoted member of the local chapter for the Daughters of the American Revolution. Cooking, crocheting, needle point, flowers, traveling and working in her beautiful yard were among the many activities she enjoyed. Mrs. Penick enjoyed gathering with a faithful group of friends who call themselves "The Busy Bee Club."

Elizabeth Penick has countless numbers of friends and sitters who love her dearly. She was a genuine person, a faithful friend and a First-Class Southern Lady. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother will be missed dearly.

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth will be at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 with visitation starting at 9:30 AM followed by the service at 10:30 with Dr. Roger McGrew and Brian Gordon officiating. Burial will follow at Vardaman Cemetery. Houston Funeral Home is in charge of the services.

Survivors include her children, Pamela (R.A) Langston of Atlanta, GA,; her son, Terrell (Kay) Penick of Madison, MS; her youngest daughter Mary Anne Penick of Thorn, MS; her sisters, Charlene Smith and Anne Morgan both of Memphis, TN.; her grandchildren, Nicole (Steven) Kennedy of Atlanta, GA, Anna Elizabeth Penick of Madison, MS, Mary Grace (Jesse) Frohn of McKinney, TX., Emily Kay (DR. Chris) Decker of Tupelo, MS., DR. John Russell Penick III of Birmingham, AL., Caleb Christopher (Katelynn) Englert of Thorn, MS., Martin Addison (Janie) Englert of Cincinnati, OH., Peter James Englert of Brooklyn, NY., David Raphael Enlgert of Fort Worth TX.; her great-grandchildren, Jackson Kennedy, Madeline Grace Kennedy, Harrison Lowe, Anna Belle Lowe, Jack Decker, Charlie Decker, Ethan Decker, Richard Frohn, Vivian Frohn, Russell Frohn, and Jay Edward Englert.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Charlie and Vivian Perkins; her husband, J.R. Penick; two sisters, Jeanne Bingham and Helen Patino; and one grandson, Douglas Langston.

In Lieu of Flowers Donations or memorials can be made to:
First Baptist Church
TOGETHER WE BUILD
201 W. Madison St.
Houston, MS 38851
OR
First United Methodist Church
Family Life Center
230 N. Jackson St.
Houston, MS 38851

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