Nancy Barnett Penn Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Nancy Barnett Penn (Richardson, Texas), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 28, 2024 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Nancy Barnett had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Nancy Barnett may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her former husband Dr. B. R. Penn. She is survived by: her daughters, Melissa Hollerith (Randy) of Washington, D. C. and Jiggs Foster (Todd) of Dallas, TX; her grandchildren, Marshall, Eliza Hollerith, Elizabeth, Jack and William Foster; her sister Kaye Gaut; and her husband Bill.
A celebration of life was held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (950 Trails Pkwy, Garland, TX 75043).
Highlights include Bruce Springsteen inviting her on stage at the Pete Maravich Center to receive a record Food Bank donation and Mayor Tom McHugh declaring December 6, 1989, Nancy B. Penn Day in Baton Rouge.
