Ellen J. Penford

ELLEN J. PENFORD, 74, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 pm, Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois.

She was born to the late Robert and Christina (nee Loader) Mallow on July 1, 1946 in North Tonawanda, New York.

Ellen married Leon Carl Penford on November 13, 1965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; he preceded her in death on May 30, 2014.

She was a mother, housewife, military wife and seamstress. She was also the nursery coordinator for infants and toddlers at Grace Church Ministries for 15 years and was the banner maker. Ellen enjoyed her family, her Jesus, sewing, her pets and puzzles.

Ellen was a member of Grace Church Ministries in Chester, Illinois.

Survivors:

2 Sons:

James (Adena) Penford Ellis Grove, IL

Matthew Penford Evansville, IL

Daughter at Heart:

Teri (Don) Meister Ellis Grove, IL

Brother:

Kenneth Mallow Puerto Vallerta, Mexico

5 Grandchildren:

Charles James (Cheyanne) Penford, Jessica Lynn Penford, Zechariah Carl Penford, Bethany Rose Penford and John Dale Penford

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Friends and Many Other Children and Grandchildren

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Husband and 4 Children – Thomas Paul Penford, Tiffany Ann Penford, William Joseph Penford and Teresa Penford

Memorial Service :

11:00 am, Monday, November 30, 2020

Grace Church Ministries, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Pastor Ron Coleman

Private Inurnment :

St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Grace Church Ministries, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

Family Choice