Claudia Pennell

Nov. 5, 1936 - Mar. 30, 2016 Mrs. Claudia Mae Weddington Pennell, 79, of Troutman, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at her home. She was born on November 5, 1936 in Iredell County to the late Walter and Amanda (Mandy) Overcash Weddington. She was married to Jonie Price Pennell for 62 years and was a retired seamstress having worked at several apparel manufacturers during her career. She enjoyed working in her garden and her flower beds and made handmade Raggedy Ann dolls and flags. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Gary (Sherry) Pennell; four daughters, Betty (Mike) Wagner, Ramona Pennell (partner Gail Drake), Marsha Tomlin and Tracy Rimmer; grandchildren, Will Pennell, Mark (Nicki) Pennell, Chad and Chris Wagner, Dana (Jimmy) Draughn, Katie Cook, Heather Bumgarner (Geoffrey Mills) and Drew Bumgarner; and great-grandchildren, Gavin, Aly, and Ella Heckman, Gianna Wagner, Mason and Logan Pennell, Carter Cook, Jaelan, Tyler, and Keylan Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Darrell Wagner. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 1, 2016 from 2-3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Troutman Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m. A private burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.