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Obit for Arizona
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Stilwell Democrat Journal
December 11, 2019
Submitted by Jan Grooms
After a long, full life of serving Jesus Christ, and being a faithful daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, Arizona Grace Penland went to be with her Lord, her husband and many family members on December 5, 2019, at 82 years of age.
Arizona was born to James G Jones and Grace (Drewry) Jones on July 19, 1937, the seventh of eight children, at Snowball, Ark. Her family moved to Westville when she was nine years old, where she would meet her future husband, Rev. James E Penland. They were married on December 25, 1955 in Watts, where James was Pastor of the First Baptist Church. Two children were born of the marriage – Jimmy L Penland, born on September 18, 1956, and Tommy E Penland, born on August 31, 1957. Arizona was a talented piano and organ player, and singer with a beautiful voice. She was also a gifted Bible teacher. Arizona faithfully ministered alongside her husband, James, for close to 50 years.
Arizona was preceded in death by her parents, James G Jones and Grace (Drewry) Jones; her husband, James E .Penland; and her brothers, Garvin L Jones, James G Jones Jr., Gerald M Jones, Paul I. Jones, Billy O. Jones, Doyle F. Jones, and George W. Jones.
Arizona is survived by her children, Jimmy Penland of Collinsville and Tommy Penland of Muskogee; three grandchildren, Lisa Cotter, Kevin Penland and Robyn Penland, all of Fort Worth, Texas; five great-grandchildren; a host of extended family members; and many dear friends she made in her lifetime.
Graveside services were held Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Westville City Cemetery with Tommy Penland officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Roberts & Hart Funeral Home, Westville
Rev. James Edgar Penland
© Stilwell (OK) Democrat Journal
April 15, 2009
Submitted by: Martha Real
In later years of ministry, he was Pastor of Calvary Baptish Church in Hulbert, OK.
He and Arizona then served as SBC Home Missionaries in Lafayette, Indiana until serious health conditions required him to step down. After his health improved, James then Pastored Trinity Baptist Church in Keefton, OK afte which he was forced to retire permanently due to failing health.
He is survived by his beloved wife of over 53 years, Arizona Grace Penland, tow sons; Jimmy Penland of Collinsville, OK, and Tommy Penland of Muskogee, OK, brother; Charles Penland of San Antonio, TX, and sister; Phyllis Martin of Tulsa, OK, and three grandchildren and two great grandchildren, all in Ft. Worth, TX. He is also survived by other relatives, and many friends also survive him.