Penny B. Ericksen's Obituary
Penny B. Ericksen of Howey-in-the-Hills passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 at the age of 80 years.
Mrs. Penny Ericksen, 80, passed away at home on Friday, September 21, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born in London, England to Phyllis and Bertie Doublard on May 5, 1938.
Penny was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ray Ericksen, daughter, Linda Whitworth, and brother, John Doublard. Penny is survived by her brother Frank Doublard, his wife Pat and nephew Kevin. Penny leaves a family that will miss her dearly. Her daughter Debbie and her husband Stephen, and her daughter Michele and her husband Richard. Penny was lucky to have step children who cared about her. Ken Ericksen, his wife Stacey and their daughter, Amanda, Kathy Ericksen and her partner Trish, Kirk Ericksen, his wife Amy and their daughters, Kristina and Kelsea. Penny deeply loved her grandchildren, Alexander and William Stock, Ryan Croak and Joshua Yearout. She loved being a grandmother and was so proud of their accomplishments.
Penny moved to the United States as a young woman and single mother with three young children. Through strength and perseverance Penny worked her way up through the phone company at a time when few women held managerial positions. Penny met the love of her life, Ray and they eventually relocated to Florida where they would raise their family. Penny was active in all of her children’s lives and activities. Penny was always finding new adventures in addition to being a full-time mother and wife. She hosted her own radio show, “The Penny Show” , she started her own computer billing company and worked at the regional office for Home Depot for many years. She took an active interest in anything related to technology, our mom was ahead of her time! Penny and Ray loved to travel. They traveled extensively including England, France, Mexico, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Iceland, and Canada. One of their favorite places, was their second home in Murphy, North Carolina. Christmas and summers at the cabin in Murphy created many special memories and friendships that none of us will forget. Penny was a wonderful wife, mother and dear friend to those who were lucky enough to know her. Her friendships at Mission Inn meant very much to her.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 form 9am - 10 AM. A funeral ceremony will start at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Taylor Memorial Cemetery, Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida 34737.
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