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Ms. Darlene Glendora Pennix-Thompson

10/15/1956 - 3/17/2025

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Obituary For Ms. Darlene Glendora Pennix-Thompson

Ms. Darlene Glendora Pennix-Thompson, departed this life for eternal life on Monday, March 15, 2025 at her home in Beckley, WV, she was 68 years old.

Darlene was the daughter of the late Patricia Pennix-Levant, Harold Levant, stepfather and the Adopted daughter of John and Helen Pennix.

Darlene accepted Christ at an early age, was Baptized at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Alpoca, WV. She was a faithful member, attending church regularly, her beliefs were strong.

Darlene, a few years ago, joined the Church of God of America under Pastor Randy Anderson, in Beckley, WV, she was still an active member until her death.

Darlene was a 1974 graduate of Mullens High School, Mullens, WV.

Darlene attended West Virginia State College, Institute, WV. She worked at the State Capitol in Charleston, WV.

Darlene, on September 20, 1983, gave birth to a son, Andre Pennix, the love of her life.

Darlene moved back to Beckley, WV, where she worked several different jobs, each having to use her customer relation skills. She loved interacting with people, greeting everyone with a ready smile. She was quick to start a conversation with anyone with a friendly face. She had a ready laugh if she was told a joke or anything funny, she would laugh until she cried.

Darlene loved her son, she loved life and she loved people. She had very good, loyal friends that looked out for her. She was always ready to lend a helping hand even though she didn’t have much herself, she was a giver from her heart. She finally found her calling when she started working in healthcare, she loved taking care of those needing extra care, she left after becoming disabled.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Shirley Reece and Gloria Moore; brother, John Levant; and niece, Camille Lewis- Pittman.

Darlene leaves a Legacy of “love, laughter and strong commitments to family by her example” to her son, Andre Pennix and Gretchen Skoglund of Port Orange, FL, two brothers, Sterling Larry Pennix of Alpoca, WV and Harold Kim Levant Jr. of Bronx NY; sister, JoAnn Lewis of Poughkeepsie, NY; two granddaughters, Takira Rychelle Gore-Pennix of North Augusta, SC, Cayden Noelle Pridemore of Wayne, WV and a host of loving relatives, her church family and special friends, Jeff Barry (caregiver), Rob McClung, Rev. Calvin Moore Jr, Sandra Scott, Brenda Scott and Yolanda Miller, they all checked on her ensuring she was okay and had what she needed along with doing chores when she was not physically able.

Funeral service will be 12:00PM Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor Chapel 748 S. Fayette St. Beckley with Pastor Randy Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley.

Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may visit with the family one-hour prior.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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Sandra Castle sent Pink Tribute Spray for Ms. Darlene Glendora Pennix - 01/01/1970

You will be missed We will keep the love you showed us in our hearts Your friends at ARH Medical Mall Sandy, Dr. Krittanawong, Nikki

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04/01/2025

Holly Williams

Prayers for everyone in worked with her the Beckley Walmart seen her back in the fall at the hospital Many good laughs with her
03/30/2025

K Moore

This hit hard. You know how special you were in my life for a very long time. A friend that became an auntie, many laughs shared and good memories. I will always love you and will miss you very much.
03/27/2025

Cortia Washington

Darlene you will be missed and your good mornings will be greatly missed...condolences and prayers are up for comfort, strength, peace and understanding during you and your family's time of mourning...
03/23/2025

Gordon jones and patricia jone

Darlene was well love and will be miss I can"t say the words
03/21/2025

Diana nay manns carson

Darlene was an amazing lady & friend .. TAKE your rest beautiful person .. we are praying for you Andre 🥰 love your Beckwoods Family! Mrs. Nay , Sheik , Michelle , Stephanie, Sharee , & BreOnna ! May GOD KEEP U & YOUR FAMILY IN HIS HANDS. SHE WILL BE MISSED ..
03/21/2025

Kathy Hairston

Darlene you was my best friend my heart was so heavy when I heard you will be truly missed my dear friend love you Kathy Hairston & Family
03/20/2025

Ella Leadbetter

Prayers to the family
03/20/2025

- Charlene Wynes Davis

Prayers
03/19/2025

Gordon Jones

Love you and I am going to miss you! So glad we got to spend time together last July!