Penny Kay Pickrel
Penny Kay Pickrel
Penny Kay Pickrel
1946-2017
Penny was born September 9, 1946, to Patricia (Farnan) Pickrel Gardner and Leroy E. Pickrel, Jr., in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Because of a difficult birth, Penny suffered some brain damage. However, this disability never kept her from doing whatever she wanted to do, as long as it was within her capabilities.
She was fun, humorous, and loved her friends and family dearly. Penny thoroughly enjoyed going to United Cerebral Palsy every weekday. She adored the staff, and they adored her. She was a Chiefs fan and did not like it when they lost.
Penny was preceded in death by her parents; maternal grandparents, Jack and Golda Farnan; paternal grandparents, Leroy Pickrel, Sr., and Fern Pickrel; step-grandmother, Loyd Pickrel; step-father, William S. Gardner; step-brother, William E. Gardner; and step-sister, Kathi Gardner Henning.
Penny is survived by Pam Pickrel-Schott (Dick), St. Joseph, Missouri; Connie Rockelmann, Colorado; Tonya Waldeck, New Mexico; brother, Greg Pickrel (Ann), Arizona; nieces, Christine, Mary Pat, and April, all of Nebraska; Stephanie Patterson (Keith), Maryville; nephew, Brent Seevers (Brooke), St. Joseph, Missouri; their children Kristopher, Coby, Isabelle, and Liam; as well as friends and housemates for many years, Sandra and Mona.
The family would like to thank Choices of St. Joseph for providing Penny a safe, secure, and comfortable home as well as the UCP staff for their love, support, and commitment to her.
The family would also like to thank her house manager, Jennifer, who looked after Penny. Her love and caring for Penny was unwavering. Jennifer loved Penny, and Penny loved her. Jennifer helped make life fulfilling and bright. Finally, the family would like to thank Progressive Services for their contribution and help in making sure Penny was getting all her needs met.
We are very grateful for all the love, the care, and devotion everyone gave our beloved Penny.
Farewell Services 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to United Cerebral Palsy, St. Joseph, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
