Birth date: Nov 12, 1928 Death date: Apr 1, 2024
Wilma “Arlene” Penn, affectionately known by family as “B.B.,” 95, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on April 1, 2024, in Imboden Creek Nursing Home. She is survived by her two daughters, Sandy (Tom) Johnson, of Orange Park, Flori Read Obituary
I am saddened to learn of Arlene's passing. She was our neighbor for many years. Teresa and I were childhood friends. Arlene was always kind to me. She and Henry were trusted neighbors. I will never forget, in their younger years, seeing them playfully chasing each other with the hose. They shared the fun of bowling together at Eldorado Lanes. I am thankful for the example they set of hard work, play, and loving one another. So sorry for Teresa's, Sandy's, and their family's loss.
Debbie Wooten Edwards
I am part of the therapy staff at Imboden Creek and had the pleasure of working with Arlene. I would often see her late in the day when we had the whole therapy room to ourselves, and we would have the best conversations together! She loved working with her beads, and I will always remember finding beads all over the facility and thinking, "Arlene has been here!" I could almost always find her in the activity room working on her beads, or her favorite jigsaw puzzle. And bless her heart, she seemed to love listening to me play the piano. One day she requested "In the Garden", and I will always think of her when I play that one from now on. She was such a special little lady, and my life has been blessed to have had her in it. Rest in the arms of Jesus, sweet Arlene! I love you, my friend!
Rest in Peace, Aunt Arlene. Say hello to the "Elder Penn Clan" for us. We will see you in Paradise.
