MaLissa J. Pennington

MaLissa “Janie” Pennington, 82 of Independence, MO passed away at her home May 27, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Thursday June 3, 2021 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence, MO Funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kindred Hospice 2010 E. Jackson Dr. #A, Independence, MO 64057 or on line at: kindredhospice.com

MaLissa Jane Pennington MaLissa Jane Pennington affectionately known as “Janie” by many close to her was called to heaven on Thursday May 26 2021. Janie was born in Independence, MO on May 13, 1939. While growing up in Independence she met her lifelong love Charles “Chuck” Pennington. Together they had 3 boys and in 1971 they relocated to San Antonio, TX. In 1987 they moved back to Independence, MO. She always put her family first and got immersed into her children’s activities. She could also be found at car shows next to Chuck’s side. Her working years had variety but her most fulfilling were those spent in the nursing home field as an administrative assistant at Shangri La in Blue Springs where she retired from in 2005.

Janie is survived by her husband of 60 years Charles Pennington; sons: Todd (Michelle), Scott, and John (Janet); sister Patty Johnson. She loved her grandchildren immensely, Andrew Pennington, Georgiana Lawley, Matthew Pennington, Malissa Pennington, Amy Pych, and Aaron Phillips. Janie was blessed with many great-grandchildren as well.

Janie was predeceased by her Father: Earnest Lyons, Mother: Francis Lyons; her sisters: Betty Lyons, Ernestine Oliver, Joann Lyons and her brother Jim Lyons.

Arrangements:  Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO   816-796-8600