The family is comforted to know this beloved woman is in the presence of her Savior. Isaiah 40:29-31 reminds us all:
He gives strength to the weary,
And to the one who lacks might He increases power.
Though youths grow weary and tired,
And vigorous young men stumble badly,
Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength;
They will mount up with wings like eagles,
They will run and not get tired,
They will walk and not become weary.
During Mrs. Penick’s long, impactful life, she was a noted Old Testament scholar. Her years of service to the Lord included her serving alongside her husband in ministry for nearly 40 years and a 40-year membership at Northside Baptist Church where Mrs. Penick was a constant presence and support.
Her strong relationship with Jesus Christ and her family is what we will all remember about Mrs. Penick. She is survived by her three children, Thurman Neal (Carolyn) Penick of Martin, TN, Joy Young of Kirksey and Kevin Penick of Kirksey; grandchildren, Stephen (Cassandra) Penick of Martin, TN, Scott (Katie) Penick of Benton, Sarah (Drew) Sanford of Ashland City, TN, Jason (Stacey) Young of Benton; Johanna (Lucas) Choate of Almo, and Teala (Shane) Osborne of Murray. Twenty great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren also survive.
Mrs. Penick is preceded in death by her husband, Bro. Leon Penick, who she married June 11, 1938, as well as sisters Mozelle McKendry, Elwyn King and brother Larry Fowler; son-in-law Larry Young and daughter-in-law Beth Penick.
With a love for travel, Mrs. Penick enjoyed seeing all of the United States. One of her favorite places was the Great Smoky Mountains.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts in memory Julia Penick be made to either Northside Baptist Church, 844 Radio Road, Murray, KY 42071 or Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 562 Old Troy Road, Martin, TN, 38237 – please include in the note “To support Julia Penick’s niece and husband serving the International Mission Board in Central Asia”. Blalock Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4th St. in Murray is in charge of arrangements.