Born December 20, 1927 in Berryman, Missouri to Alfred and Nettie (Harper) Garrison, she married Paul Pennock on September 5, 1947 in Steelville, Missouri.
Surviving are her husband of 73 years; two daughters, Doris Lunsford of East Peoria and Sharon Conaway of Marquette Heights; two sons, Boyd (Becky) Pennock of Creve Coeur and Troy (Julie) Pennock of Tiskilwa; six grandchildren, Shawn Conaway, Heather (Brad) Blumenstock, Vincent, Natalie, Andrew and Katie Pennock; three great-grandchildren, Jake and Paeton Conaway and Cooper Pennock and one sister, Norma Fowler of Bourbon, Missouri.
She was proceeded in death by her parents; one son, Dale Pennock; three sisters and three brothers.
A homemaker, Mildred enjoyed quilting and crocheting. She also enjoyed family holiday gatherings, where her dinner rolls or “raisened up biscuits” where always a treat.
Mildred was a member of Oak Grove Bible Church in Groveland.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur. Pastor Cliff Elliott, Jr. will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. An additional funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Lasting Hope Assembly of God Church in Bourbon, Missouri. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Bourbon Cemetery in Bourbon, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to American Heart Association, 2141 West White Oaks Drive, #A, Springfield, Illinois 62704 or American Cancer Society, One East Wacker, Suite 1500, Chicago, Illinois 60601.
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