Penny Lou Belanger, age 76, of Greeneville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Harrison and Nellie Jane Street. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Rowena Scott, Olena Hall and Rita Hite; and one brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Ogleva Street and wife Marie.
Penny was of the Methodist faith. She was a graduate of University High School and had worked for Green Valley Developmental Center for several years. She had also previously worked in a veterinary office in Oregon, and as a CNA in Alabama. Penny loved making all kinds of jewelry and gifting to others, gardening, reading, and will be remembered as an awesome cook and being light hearted. She loved spending time with her family and had a great love for the many dogs she had owned throughout her life.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Gary Belanger; two daughters and son-in-laws, Dana Trentham and husband Dennis, and Brandy James and husband Michael; two step daughters and one son-in-law, Jackie Miller and husband Joe, and Mikkie Grakowski; one step son, Scott Belanger and wife Cindy; one half brother, Gary Greer and wife Ginger; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two special nieces, Patsy Leach and Jean Henderson; and several nieces and nephews.
A Private Committal Service & Interment will be held in the Garden of the Cross at Monte Vista Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend their thanks to her primary care Dr. Hansen, ICU Staff at Johnson City Medical Center, ICU Staff at Laughlin Community Hospital, and her neighbors Shirley Davis, Rusty Moody, and Beth Bowers for all the love and care that was shown.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Arrangements especially for Mrs. Penny Lou Belanger and her family have been made through Monte Vista Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 1900 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN; 423-282-2631.
