Ruth Ballew Penley
June 5, 1931 ~ November 6, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, North Carolina
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Ruth Ballew Penley passed away Monday, November 6, 2017, at CarePartners Solace Center.
Born in Buncombe County, Mrs. Penley was a daughter of the late Berlin and Mildred Pansy Williams Ballew, and she was married to Rex James Penley, Sr., who died in 2007. She was a former charge nurse at Highland Hospital and later retired from B.A.S.F.
Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn Parker; a son, Rex J. "Jimmy" Penley, Jr. and wife Debbie; granddaughter, Shannon Austin; two great-granddaughters, Ava and Eden Austin; three sisters, Shirley Scott, Annette Penland and Patricia Allison; and two brothers, Anthony and David Ballew. She was preceded in death by brothers Richard, Mack and Everett Ballew.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with Pastor Randy Stone officiating. Burial will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Aunt Ruth was a wonderful woman and an inspiration to all who knew her. I am so glad that we were able to travel up to visit her last month. Even sick in the hospital, she was in good spirits and looked wonderful. Our prayers and sympathy are with the Ballew and Penley families during this time of sorrow.
With Love,
Tammy Allison Wolfe and Jenna Elise Wolfe, and
Patricia Ballew Allison
I know I didn’t see her as often as would have liked, but I loved her very much. She was always loving and kind. She had hugs and kisses when I would see her, a lot on the weekends as I was growing up. I will miss her as I’m sure everyone will.She is in Heaven, in no more pain. We can be thankful for that. Jimmy and Carolyn my heart feels your sadness and I am sorry for your tremendous loss. I Love You both.
My heart & prayers are with you at this time!
Carolyn & Jimmy –
Your mother was a true blessing. She will be missed very much but just know we will meet again. With loving prayers for peace and joyous memories.
Robin & Marshall Barry
Jimmy and family we were so sorry to hear this, we will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers