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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mrs. Louise Penn Anthony and to extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends on the occasion of her passing, Thursday, December 29, 2016.
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Louise Penn Anthony passed away peacefully on Thursday December 29, 2016 surrounded by family and some of her dearest friends; and
WHEREAS, Louise was born on Saturday, September 20, 1924 in Henry County, Virginia to Jesse J. Penn, Sr. and Ora McGill Penn; and
WHEREAS, Louise has been described by her friends and family as a free spirited mother who loved life and was passionate about her children and family; and
WHEREAS, Louise was the widow of the late William A. Anthony, and had retired from the Franklin County Welfare Department; and
WHEREAS, Louise believed in using the power of helping others to enlighten, enhance, and enrich the lives of those around her; and
WHEREAS, Louise’s presence and calm spirit will be missed by everyone that she touched; and
WHEREAS, Louise counted her family as one of her proudest achievements - Louise leaves to cherish her memory, her children: Arlene Hawkins, William A. (Shay) Anthony, Jr., Robert J. (Moniker) Anthony, Ruth (Rodney) Lawson, David (Carla) Anthony, LaVerne D. Anthony, and Tonya (Randolph) Thomas; siblings, Jesse J. (Ida Mae) Penn, Jr., Van E. Winters, Mary E. Stubbs, and Veva D. (Franklin) Eason; an aunt, nieces, nephews, step-children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, other family and countless friends; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mrs. Louise Penn Anthony, and extends our sincerest condolences to her family and friends on the occasion of her passing Thursday, December 29, 2016.