Penny graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 1988, and from Jacksonville State University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in Social Work. She volunteered her time helping special needs students at Duke School, and helped with special education at Pleasant Valley High School.
Penny wrote her autobiography, "Message from Heaven", which was published on January 20, 2009. She loved life and loved her animals, especially her cat, "Misty".
Penny passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Jacksonville Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Jessie Williams. She is survived by her mother, sisters, brother, half-brother, and several nieces and nephews.
The following was written by her cousin and is used with permission:
Penny was and still is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. When she first entered into this world, she already had so many challenges to overcome as she was born with cerebral palsy (CP). Penny also grew up during a time when people weren’t as educated as they are now about CP and the effects it can, or cannot, have on those that it affects.
Some people while she was in school thought that she wasn’t as good as her peers because they automatically associated CP with a mental disability. Needless to say, this was not true.
Despite her many obstacles with having to prove others wrong, she became a college graduate, a published author, and spent much of her time volunteering for causes, such as the CP telethon. I still remember the day when she graduated college as if it was yesterday. I was young at the time, but what I remember the most is that there was not one person in the entire auditorium that was not giving Penny the standing ovation she so righteously deserved.
Penny also loved to enjoy life. If there was something new to try or something she’s never done, she wouldn’t hesitate from checking whatever it was off of her bucket list. Some things she did, like parasailing, are even to scary for me to try! Not only was Penny a courageous, determined woman, but she was an adventurous one, too.
To my cousin Penny, you are and will always be one of the strongest people I have ever met. Thank you for inspiring me to be strong and courageous and to never stop seeking adventure in life. I am so thankful to have had the honor of calling you my cousin.
Until we meet again, cuz. I love you. #RIP
Penny was a very special person and a terrific friend. She loved her family and her church family. She never let her disabilities get her down or stop her from doing the things she wanted. I will never forget the smile on her face when she walked across the stage at PV to get her diploma. She will be loved and missed by not only her biological family, but her church family, classmates and friends. This is not good-bye, it is till I see you again. Love you!
Penny wrote her autobiography, "Message from Heaven", which was published on January 20, 2009. She loved life and loved her animals, especially her cat, "Misty".
Penny passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Jacksonville Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Jessie Williams. She is survived by her mother, sisters, brother, half-brother, and several nieces and nephews.
The following was written by her cousin and is used with permission:
Penny was and still is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. When she first entered into this world, she already had so many challenges to overcome as she was born with cerebral palsy (CP). Penny also grew up during a time when people weren’t as educated as they are now about CP and the effects it can, or cannot, have on those that it affects.
Some people while she was in school thought that she wasn’t as good as her peers because they automatically associated CP with a mental disability. Needless to say, this was not true.
Despite her many obstacles with having to prove others wrong, she became a college graduate, a published author, and spent much of her time volunteering for causes, such as the CP telethon. I still remember the day when she graduated college as if it was yesterday. I was young at the time, but what I remember the most is that there was not one person in the entire auditorium that was not giving Penny the standing ovation she so righteously deserved.
Penny also loved to enjoy life. If there was something new to try or something she’s never done, she wouldn’t hesitate from checking whatever it was off of her bucket list. Some things she did, like parasailing, are even to scary for me to try! Not only was Penny a courageous, determined woman, but she was an adventurous one, too.
To my cousin Penny, you are and will always be one of the strongest people I have ever met. Thank you for inspiring me to be strong and courageous and to never stop seeking adventure in life. I am so thankful to have had the honor of calling you my cousin.
Until we meet again, cuz. I love you. #RIP
Penny was a very special person and a terrific friend. She loved her family and her church family. She never let her disabilities get her down or stop her from doing the things she wanted. I will never forget the smile on her face when she walked across the stage at PV to get her diploma. She will be loved and missed by not only her biological family, but her church family, classmates and friends. This is not good-bye, it is till I see you again. Love you!
Penny graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 1988, and from Jacksonville State University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in Social Work. She volunteered her time helping special needs students at Duke School, and helped with special education at Pleasant Valley High School.
Penny wrote her autobiography, "Message from Heaven", which was published on January 20, 2009. She loved life and loved her animals, especially her cat, "Misty".
Penny passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Jacksonville Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Jessie Williams. She is survived by her mother, sisters, brother, half-brother, and several nieces and nephews.
The following was written by her cousin and is used with permission:
Penny was and still is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. When she first entered into this world, she already had so many challenges to overcome as she was born with cerebral palsy (CP). Penny also grew up during a time when people weren’t as educated as they are now about CP and the effects it can, or cannot, have on those that it affects.
Some people while she was in school thought that she wasn’t as good as her peers because they automatically associated CP with a mental disability. Needless to say, this was not true.
Despite her many obstacles with having to prove others wrong, she became a college graduate, a published author, and spent much of her time volunteering for causes, such as the CP telethon. I still remember the day when she graduated college as if it was yesterday. I was young at the time, but what I remember the most is that there was not one person in the entire auditorium that was not giving Penny the standing ovation she so righteously deserved.
Penny also loved to enjoy life. If there was something new to try or something she’s never done, she wouldn’t hesitate from checking whatever it was off of her bucket list. Some things she did, like parasailing, are even to scary for me to try! Not only was Penny a courageous, determined woman, but she was an adventurous one, too.
To my cousin Penny, you are and will always be one of the strongest people I have ever met. Thank you for inspiring me to be strong and courageous and to never stop seeking adventure in life. I am so thankful to have had the honor of calling you my cousin.
Until we meet again, cuz. I love you. #RIP
Penny was a very special person and a terrific friend. She loved her family and her church family. She never let her disabilities get her down or stop her from doing the things she wanted. I will never forget the smile on her face when she walked across the stage at PV to get her diploma. She will be loved and missed by not only her biological family, but her church family, classmates and friends. This is not good-bye, it is till I see you again. Love you!
Penny wrote her autobiography, "Message from Heaven", which was published on January 20, 2009. She loved life and loved her animals, especially her cat, "Misty".
Penny passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Jacksonville Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Jessie Williams. She is survived by her mother, sisters, brother, half-brother, and several nieces and nephews.
The following was written by her cousin and is used with permission:
Penny was and still is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. When she first entered into this world, she already had so many challenges to overcome as she was born with cerebral palsy (CP). Penny also grew up during a time when people weren’t as educated as they are now about CP and the effects it can, or cannot, have on those that it affects.
Some people while she was in school thought that she wasn’t as good as her peers because they automatically associated CP with a mental disability. Needless to say, this was not true.
Despite her many obstacles with having to prove others wrong, she became a college graduate, a published author, and spent much of her time volunteering for causes, such as the CP telethon. I still remember the day when she graduated college as if it was yesterday. I was young at the time, but what I remember the most is that there was not one person in the entire auditorium that was not giving Penny the standing ovation she so righteously deserved.
Penny also loved to enjoy life. If there was something new to try or something she’s never done, she wouldn’t hesitate from checking whatever it was off of her bucket list. Some things she did, like parasailing, are even to scary for me to try! Not only was Penny a courageous, determined woman, but she was an adventurous one, too.
To my cousin Penny, you are and will always be one of the strongest people I have ever met. Thank you for inspiring me to be strong and courageous and to never stop seeking adventure in life. I am so thankful to have had the honor of calling you my cousin.
Until we meet again, cuz. I love you. #RIP
Penny was a very special person and a terrific friend. She loved her family and her church family. She never let her disabilities get her down or stop her from doing the things she wanted. I will never forget the smile on her face when she walked across the stage at PV to get her diploma. She will be loved and missed by not only her biological family, but her church family, classmates and friends. This is not good-bye, it is till I see you again. Love you!
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