Janie Ruth Webb Penny, born Jan. 7, 1943, received her heavenly home-going on Sept. 23, 2022, at the age of 79 years.
Janie was born in Madison County. where she lived most of her life. Several years ago, she moved to Tennessee. to be cared for by her daughter, Renae, and family. However, you can be assured that the Midway area of Lee was always home to her.
She worked the majority of her career at Cantey Motor Company and Morrow Insurance. With over 40 years between both companies, her co-workers there became family.
Janie’s great love was for her family – both immediate and extended, as well as for her church, Midway Church of God, where she served as clerk and Sunday School teacher for nearly 50 years.
She was proceeded in death by her father and mother, Melvin and Lessie Phillips Webb and five brothers: Vondal, Elbert, David, Ray and Ronnie Webb.
She is survived by one daughter, Renae Penny Martin (Dennis) of Savannah, Tenn. and one son, Julian Penny of Lee; two grandson’s, Bradley Martin of Savannah, Tenn. and Jonathan Penny of Lee and two great-grandsons, Jaxton Penny and Rhett Martin.
Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison. Funeral services will be held Saturday Oct. 1, 2022, at 11 a.m., also at Beggs. Interment will be at Corinth Cemetery in Lee immediately following the service.
Beggs Funeral Home is handling the arrangements (850) 973-2258. You may send your condolences to the family by visiting our website at beggsfuneral.com.