She graduated from Salem College in Winston-Salem and Mount Vernon College in Washington, DC.
Susan was a dedicated member of Christ Church. She was a former member and Treasurer of the Junior League of Raleigh, Board Member of Haven House and Hilltop Home Community. She was active in the NC Museum of History and Family Violence Prevention Center. Susan also served as the Treasurer for the 1977 Gubernatorial Inaugural Ball Committee
Susan enjoyed Carolina Country Club, Cotillion Club, Circle Club, Assembly Club, and the Saint Christopher's Club. Susan treasured her many friendships.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55-years, Oliver Cromwell (O.C.) Pennington, Jr. and her daughter, Kinna Gordon Pennington.
She is survived by her son Bryan Cromwell Pennington and his wife Dr. Elizabeth Ferguson Pennington, and her two grandsons, Bryan Cromwell Pennington, Jr., and John Harper Pennington, all of Raleigh.
A private funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Christ Church followed by a private burial at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will hold a celebration of Susan's life in the future.
Those wishing to make memorials may do so to Christ Church, 120 East Edenton St. Raleigh, NC 27601 or Haven House, 600 W. Cabarrus St., Raleigh, NC 27603.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Mary's St., Raleigh, NC.
