Judy Goodson Penley

Judy Goodson Penley, 82, of Asheville passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Mission Hospital.

She was born January 15, 1942, in Rowan County, NC, a daughter of the late Dan E. Goodson and Willie Nell Dial Goodson.

Judy was a former member of North Kannapolis Baptist Church and a current member of Lake Hills Church. She was a graduate of Landis High School and Kings College and was employed in the corporate office of Duke Power in Charlotte, NC for most of her career.

Gardening was one of her passions. She had a green thumb, turning her backyard into a beautiful landscape of flowers and plants every spring and summer.

Judy is survived by her husband, Bill Penley; one sister, Rickie Freeman (Jerry) and Bill’s daughters, Margo Easter (Calvin), Tarsha Neal (Jerry), Sonya Wieneke and Tia Taylor. A special mention for her best companions – Shotzie, Brandy + Bo.

A Memorial Service will be held starting at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 5 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. Her family will greet friends in the main hall of the funeral home immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Lake Hills Church, 370 Lake Drive, Biltmore Lake, NC 28715.