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Arizona Grace (Jones) & Rev James Edgar Penland

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Westville Cemetery
Westville, Adair County, Oklahoma
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©The 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

After many years of faithful ministry, James Edgar Penland went to be with his Lord on April 4, 2009. He was born on May 13, 1935 at Thomas, OK.
 
James began serving his Lord as Pastor at First Baptist Church, Watts, OK in 1955 where he married Arizona Grace Jones on Christmas Day the same year.

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.
 
James is preceded in death by his parents; Jems Wilson Penland and Izella Pearl Murray.

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.
 
Graveside services will be held at Westville City Cemetery, Westville, OK, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 11:00 am, under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home.
 
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