Shirley Jean Truscott Penland
March 11, 1935 ~ February 5, 2021
Born in:
Negaunee, MI
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailShirley Jean Truscott Penland, 85, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021.
A native of Negaunee, MI, Shirley was a daughter of the late Arthur and Gertrude Gale Truscott. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dennie William Penland; sister, Mildred Peterson; and brothers, Leonard, Arthur and Donald Truscott.
Mrs. Penland retired from the Asheville Housing Authority as a project manager. She was a member of Montmorenci United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Dawn Conner Miller (Danny) and Denise Parlier (Greg); sister, Margaret Strebel; brothers, Terry Truscott (DeeAnn) and Bill Truscott; five grandchildren, Chad Conner (Christin), Chase Conner (Lisa), Daniel Parlier, Daryl Parlier, and Danika Miller; four great-grandchildren, Billy, Tabitha, Rena and Reagan Conner; one great-great-granddaughter, Rosalie Luther; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Pastor Karen Kurtz will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Montmorenci United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 610, Candler, NC 28715.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Graveside Service: February 9, 2021 1:00 pm
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
1498 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715
828-667-8715
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I’m so sorry. She was a sweet lady with a great talent in textile arts.
So sorry for your loss, praying for the family
May God’s loving presence comfort you, His perfect peace restore you, and His promise of eternal life sustain you during this time of loss. Praying for the family.
Dawn, Danika, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother and grandmother. I never had the privilege of meeting Miss Shirley, but I heard many wonderful stories. You are all in my prayers.
Shannan