Elizabeth "Penny" Ellen Plumlee

Elizabeth E. Plumlee. better known as Penny passed away on December 26, 2025 after an extended hospice stay. Penny was born premature on November 7, 1943 weighing in at 2lbs 5 ounces.

She was preceded to death by her parents R.H. and Mary Nell Creed and her sister Jo Francis Creed Mueller.

She is survived by her husband Gordon, her daughter Angela Twombly and (fiance’) Danny Bliven, son Scott Plumlee and his wife J.K., two grandsons Clayton and Logan Twombly and three granddaughters Grace, Haley and Ella Plumlee. Two nieces, Janice Crampton and Jennifer Mueller, her sister-in-law Robyn Ellis and nephew Matthew Ellis.

Penny attended Midwestern State University graduating with a degree in Elementary Education. She was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She was a teacher for the New Jersey Writing Project in Texas and was awarded the Sue German Award for Excellence. Penny taught 4th grade in several different elementary schools which included the Talented and Gifted Program for Killeen Independent School District.

Her motto as a teacher was “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” She made sure that none of her students wasted their studies but always wondered if she was making a positive impact. She learned that she was when a former student who was graduating from high school invited her to attend his graduation. In his invitation, he said – “, Plumlee, thank you for turning me on to learning in the fourth grade. Some of her students would come to school without food, and so, she kept a variety of granola bars and similar items that she gave to hungry students who had no breakfast . She was also known to keep extra clothes and shoes for those in need.

She loved teaching, writing and reading. Among some of her and her husbands friends, she was known as “The Book Lady.” Penny enjoyed the beauty of God’s world, quite meals with friends, children of all ages, yellow roses, and fall leaves. She also enjoyed hunting, fishing with her parents and water skiing. Penny was lovingly known as the “bag lady” by her family. A visit from mom/grandma was not complete without her reorganizing all her bags at least once during her visit.

She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she taught confirmation. Penny also led a group of ladies in writing which they shared their stories with each other.

Penny loved her friends and family in a big way. Penny was a loving and devoted spouse, mother and grandmother. She was wonderful in expressing herself through her words and in her writings. Penny was a loving and caring wife and mother and will be sorely missed.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church at 3801 Cunningham RD Killeen, TX 76542 or the KISD Homeless Awareness and Response Program (HARP). Checks may be mailed to KISD HARP Program

902 Rev R.A. Abercrombie Drive

Killeen, TX 76542. Please add "In Memory of Elizabeth Plumlee" in the Memo.

A visitation will be held at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, located at 1615 South Fort Hood Road, Killeen, TX 76542-1654, on January 11, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

The funeral service is scheduled for January 12, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3801 Cunningham Rd, Killeen, TX 76542, beginning at 9:30 am followed by interment at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 TX-195, Killeen, TX 76542, at 11:00 am.