Lorene Pennell

Lenoir – Lorene “Lo” Johnson Pennell, age 86, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Ashe County on August 25, 1935 to the late Jesse Johnson and Rosella Proffit Johnson. Mrs. Pennell was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved to laugh and enjoy life. She was a devoted Christian and never missed a Sunday with Dr. Charles Stanley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Pennell; sons, Mickey and Michael Pennell; daughter, Elaine Pennell Minton; and granddaughter, Tammy Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Townsend and husband, James; 10 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and other family members. A graveside memorial service for Mrs. Pennell will be held at Laurel Haven Cemetery, off of Blue Creek Road, on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 3:00 PM.