Penny L. Smith's Obituary
Decatur – Penny L. Smith, 54, of Decatur, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Penny was born June 17, 1962 in Decatur, the daughter of Charles L. and Alice C. (Hickenbottom) Fisher. She used to attend West Side Church of the Nazarene and loved flowers.
Surviving are her sons: Marty (companion Tara) Benjamin, Jr, and Terry (companion Rachel) Fisher all of Decatur; grandchildren: Marty Benjamin III, McKayla Benjamin and Savanna Benjamin; mother, Alice Fisher of Mt. Zion; sister, Jan (husband Michael) Fisher-Jones of Decatur, Chuck (companion Lori Heise) Fisher of Decatur, and James D. (wife Tracey) Fisher of Mt. Zion; her companion Tommy of Decatur; father of her sons Marty Benjamin, Sr.; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Penny was preceded in death by her father and niece Yana.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm, Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be 11 am, Thursday, October 13, 2016 in the funeral home. Interment with “Flight Home Ceremony” will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
The family of Penny L. Smith is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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