Penny grew up in Beaumont and graduated French High School with the class of '79. She attained her Associates Degree from Lamar Institute of Technology, where she worked as an accountant for many years. In 1987, Penny met her husband, Robert Post, and they would spend the next 31 years together. Penny loved to spend time on the beach any chance she could get. She was an avid watcher of gameshows and the QVC shopping network. Penny had a green thumb and loved to work outside in her garden tending to her flowers and vegetables. She also loved her two cat furbabies.
Penny was a strong and purposeful woman and proud of her accomplishments. Penny made herself into a fantastic person, using with the indomitable spirit she possessed.She asked for nothing but love and respect from all. She deserved more than she got in return from many, but true to the great hearted person she was, she never complained nor sought redress. Penny was the proud and loving stepmom to Bobby and John and grandmother to Bobby, Brittany, Brianna, Blake, Chloe, and Braysen. Penny was a loved aunt and great aunt to over 20 niece's and nephews.
Penny was preceded in death by her father Bobby Ray Franklin; and her grandparents Jamie and Lucille Davis, and Leon and Bessie Mae Emmons.
Penny is survived by her loving husband, Robert Charles Post; mother Jamie Lemke and husband Paul; sisters Julie Franklin, Bonny Vickery and husband Larry, and brother Bobby Franklin; stepsons Bobby Post and John Post; and grandchildren Bobby, Brittany, Brianna, Blake, Chloe, and Braysen.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on September 28, 2020 at 4:00 pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 4955 Pine, Beaumont, Texas. A Celebration of Penny's Life will be held on September 29, 2020 at 10:00 am at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, with her burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Contributions in Penny's memory may be made to The American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnmpfh.com for the Post family.
