Penny Ellen (Patrick) Ryan, age 64, of Nashville, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, surrounded by all of her children and grandchildren. She was born January 2, 1960, in Charlotte, the daughter of Charles and Thelma (Maggard) Patrick. Penny graduated in 1978 from Charlotte High School. She married David Richard Ryan on January 11, 1992, at the Holt Assembly of God. Penny’s family and faith were the two most important things in her life. She loved her children and grandchildren, and they made many precious memories with her. Penny was a devoted Christian and member of the Charlotte Assembly of God. Her church and church family were precious to her. She worked the majority of her life in healthcare caring for others. In her spare-time Penny enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, and singing praises to her Lord. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Penny is survived by her children, Christopher (Jennifer) Patrick, Tiffany (Michael) Kidder, Noah Ryan; grandchildren, Daylia Patrick, Farrah Patrick, Penny Kidder, Michael Kidder Jr.; sisters, Connie (Paul) Kirby, Charlene Cooley; and numerous foster children, nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, David in 2021.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Charlotte Assembly of God with Pastor Shane Bryant officiating. The family received friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. just prior to the service at church.

Those desiring to make contributions in Penny’s honor may do so by donating to the Charlotte Assembly of God, 1100 E. Clinton Trail, Charlotte, MI 48813.

To view Penny’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com.
The family is being served by the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home.