Delories W. Pennington

March 10, 1925 - May 12, 2017

Delories Wiley Pennington was born March 10, 1925, in Palestine, Arkansas. On May 12, 2017, Delories transitioned from this world at the age of 92 in Louisville, Kentucky. Delories was a former member of House of Refuge Church of God in Christ where she served as a Church Mother and a Missionary. After moving to Louisville, she united with Moore Temple Church of God in Christ. Delories was a homemaker, homecare provider and a former store clerk for Kelly Office Equipment. In her leisure, she loved to read the Bible, fish, quilt, sew, garden and cook for family and friends. Her favorite song was “Precious Lord.” Delories was the daughter of the late Lonnie Wiley and Callie Elliott Wiley. Delories was married in 1943 in Widener, Arkansas to the late Theodis Pennington, Sr. She was preceded in death by sons, Theodis Pennington Jr. and Terry Pennington; siblings, Lonnie Wiley, Odell Pearson Sr., Cleveland Wiley, Nancy C. Brown, Ophelia Humphrey, and Sallie B. Johnson. Delories’ memories will be cherished by her children, Larry Wayne (Chun) Pennington, Garry F. (Erin) Pennington, Wyndell Ann Bailey, Gloria D. Pennington, and Nancy Arnise Pennington; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Lynn, Michelle, Bryan, Terry Lynn, Aaron, Andre’, Charles, Tony, and Tobias; greatgrandchildren: Lynn Jr., Alexis, Bryan II, Josh, Chase, Aaliyah, Justin, Mackenzie, Micah, Madison, Maxwell, Lamar, Jeffrey II, Kwesi, Tioko, and Mario; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and a dear sister by choice, Lavenia Gatewood. Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam and Son