Linda Jo Smith Pennington

Linda Jo Smith Pennington, 70 of Grayson went to be with her Lord on Friday, August 10, 2018 at her residence. Linda was born April 4, 1948 in Grayson a daughter of the late Joe O. and Myrtle Riffe Smith. She retired from Human Resources director for K-Mart, a member of the Wilson Creek Missionary Baptist Church where she taught children’s classes and a member of the Blazer Class of 66 Club. She was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Stoddard. Her survivors include her husband of 47 years, James Lee Pennington; one daughter, Tommie (Jason) Freize of Grayson; one son Jerry (Lisa) Pennington of Ashland; two brothers, Eddie (Pam) Smith of Ashland and Mark (Tina) Smith of White House TN; four grandchildren, Kenzie Pennington, Reece Pennington, Karson Freize and Cooper Freize; one brother-in-law, Hudson “Scooter” Stoddard; two nephews who were her caregivers, Ross and Ryan Stoddard.
Funeral services will be Tuesday 12 noon at Wilson Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Joed Rice, minister. Friends may call Monday from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Malone Funeral Home and after 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to: Wilson Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 6995 Wilson Creek Rd., Grayson KY 41143. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com.