Marilyn Joy Pennington

Marilyn Joy Tharp Pennington was born on August 20, 1935 in San Angelo, Texas to Claudia Balkum Tharp and Thomas J. Tharp, Sr. She grew up in San Angelo attending schools there, San Jacinto Elementary School, San Angelo Junior High (later to be Edison Jr. High) and San Angelo Central High School. She graduated from there in 1953. She attended San Angelo Junior College for one year before leaving school to be married to William Herbert Pennington on October 30, 1954. Marilyn and Herb were married for 58 years before Herb passed away on June 12, 2012. They had three sons: Herbert Randall Pennington, wife Lisa of Anna, Texas; David Scott Pennington, Bea Pennington of Anna, Texas; James Michael Pennington and wife Carey. Grandchildren: Justin David Pennington (who is like the 4th son since they were blessed to raise him), wife Ashley of Tampa, Florida. Sarah Elizabeth Pennington of Tampa, Florida. Preston Pennington, wife Katie of Anna, Texas. Abigail Colleen Pennington of Anna, Texas. Richard Vomero-Pennington, wife Emily of Redlion, Pennsylvania, and Tori Pennington of Tyler, Texas. Great-Grandchildren: Travis Randall Pennington, Colton James Pennington, Kennedy Ann Pennington and Natalie Montgomery. Together Marilyn and Herb owned and operated Pennington Custom Draperies in San Angelo and the surrounding areas for 40 plus years. Upon retiring they moved to Rio Concho West Retirement center. Herb suffered a devastating stroke and Marilyn cared for him at home almost 8 years with the help of Justin and other caregivers. Marilyn was a member of Lifepoint Baptist Church (previously known as Baptist Temple.) She grew up in church serving as the church pianist for several years and enjoyed teaching Sunday School Classes. In her later years she taught a ladies Sunday School class. Later in life she lead The Senior Adult Ladies Bible Study Group for several years. Early in 1986, Marilyn and Herb joined three other couples to found Cornerstone Christian School, 1502 N Jefferson St, San Angelo, TX 76901. In lieu of flowers the family would ask that any donations be made in her name to the school. In spring of 2018 she moved to Tyler, Texas into a Senior Adult Retirement Center. In November of 2020 she moved to Anna, Texas and lived with Randy and Lisa surrounded by lots of Family. A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. A graveside will take place on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo, TX.