Judy Ann Pennington

Judy Ann (Johnson) Pennington, age 51 of Hastings , passed away on Monday August 13, 2007 at her residence after a long courageous battle with cancer. Judy was born September 19, 1955 in Hastings, the daughter of Donald and Caroline (Hansen) Johnson. She graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1973. On December 18, 1987 Judy married Stephen L. Pennington. They had three children, Jessica Jo Merrill Pennington, Natalie Pennington and Ryan Pennington. Judy worked for AT&T for 13 years, and was involved in the family business, Pennington Construction Inc. Judy loved life and her number one priority was her family. She enjoyed taking pictures of her family and friends, if someone needed help whether it be a family member or friend she was the first to lend a hand. Judy would always put others before herself. She enjoyed gardening , collecting angels and just being with her family and friends. Judy was preceded in death by her daughter, Jessica on August 25, 2003. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 20 years, Steve Pennington of Hastings, her children, Natalie and Ryan Pennington of Hastings, her parents, Donald & Caroline Johnson of Middleville, Mother in-law, Susan Pennington of Hastings, brothers, Bill (Michelle) Johnson of Middleville, Mark (Cathy) Johnson of Hastings, Don (Lisa) Johnson of Middleville, and a sister, Janet Reil of Hastings, brothers and sisters in-laws, Mike (Mary) Pennington, Joe Pennington, Sandy (David) Nichols, Teresa (Jay) Beckwith all of Hastings, many nieces, nephews and special friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5 - 8pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Thursday August 16, 2007 at 11:00am at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Gary Newton officiating, burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donation to the Natalie & Ryan Pennington Education Trust Fund C/O Mainstreet Savings Bank 629 W.State St.Hastings,Mi.49058 would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).