Mother Ethel Penny

Mother Ethel Penny Sunrise: March 16, 1944 | Sunset: November 21, 2025

Mother Ethel Penny was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, and a faithful servant to her church and community. At the age of 81, she transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, November 21, 2025.

Born in Trenton, FL, Mother Penny dedicated her life to service, both to her family and to the Lord. A woman of strength and deep faith, she served faithfully at Word of Faith Deliverance Church for many years. Her commitment to the ministry, wise counsel, desire for all to love and her steady presence were a blessing to all who knew her.

Her life was a living testimony of God’s love in action and the miraculous power He so faithfully displayed through her. She carried herself with quiet strength, unwavering faith, and a heart that welcomed everyone who crossed her path. Through every act of service, every prayer, and every word of encouragement, she nurtured a legacy of love, unity, and devotion that will continue to live on through her family and all who were blessed to know her.

She leaves behind a legacy shaped by love, sacrifice, and a life lived for God’s glory. Even in our sorrow, we celebrate that she is now at rest in the presence of the Lord she trusted and served so faithfully.

Mother Penny is preceded in death by a Devoted husband, Phillip Penny, her parents, Earnest Robinson and Everlena Burton, her oldest brother, Alonzo Robinson and youngest sister, Geraldine Robinson

She leaves to cherish her memories: Four Children: Denita Robinson Drew (Daryl) of Gainesville, FL, Shirley Robinson of Flemington, FL, Evangelist Arlene Williams (Pastor Ricky) of Raleigh, and Sheila Penny of Williston, FL; Eleven Grands: Sabrina (Tony), Twanda, Amanda, Ricky Jr., Erica, Camille, Dontrell (Mary), Natasha, Catrina (Chris), Kendra, and Deontae; Twelve Great grands: Michael (Nickia), Amariana, Amaya, Jalen, Dereon, Kyrin, Jamarious, Jaleel, Taleah, Abrianna, Aniya, and Lohland; Two Great great grands: Makhai and Kinsley; One Sister: Eloise McCallister of Bartow, FL; One Brother: Edward Robinson of Williston, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Her life was a beautiful testament to God’s goodness, and the imprint she left on others will continue to speak for generations.

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” — Psalms 91:1 KJV