Ms. Penny Ann Leaks

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday January 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Fuller Funerals Chapel

located at 3100 Cutting Blvd. Richmond, CA. Family and Friends are invited to attend.

On January 12, 1965, Penny Ann was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was raised in Berkeley and Richmond, California by Ethel and Raymond Wiley. She was the oldest of five children.

Penny had a deep love for Jehovah and his Son, Jesus Christ. (Psalm 83:18; Luke 1:32) Her love was instilled and cultivated by her parents, Raymond and Ethel Wiley. Penny was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 12, 1982, along beside her sister Gilda. Her faith supported her through her life and she depended upon it as her health declined in her latter years.

She attended Berkeley and Richmond schools and graduated as a proud “Gaucho” from El Cerrito High in June, 1983.

Penny was a grandmother “Mimi”, mother, daughter and sister. She loved her family and cherished her grandchildren. A mother’s love never leaves but always remains with you. Penny was very protective big sister. She fought many battles for her siblings. Like a protective mother hen, she never allow anyone to bother her family.

Penny worked at various jobs ranging from doctor’s assistant, Apartment Manager and Executive Assistant at Kaiser. She was known as a hard worker and zealous and cooperative colleague who was always willing to assist.

Penny was a woman who love to cook and create exquisite meals for her family. She love to make people happy and was very generous. Her favorite dishes to make were “gumbo”, “macaroni and cheese” and “fried chicken”. She was always by her mother’s side and was able to recreate many New Orleans dishes.

Penny was a generous person who was always seeking opportunities to help others. Penny befriended many people because she was always smiling, being kind and sincere. No one was a stranger, just a friend that she never met. She had many friends who loved her and will miss her dearly.

Penny had a sense of humor that put people at ease. She loved to make jokes. She loved to travel and see the world. She visited many different exotic places and has fond memories of her travels.

She leaves to cherish her parents, Raymond and Ethel Wiley, sisters, Gilda Coleman, Pearl Frazier, brothers, Raymond (Reyna) and Matthew Wiley. Two daughters, Toneece and Vanessa, Two granddaughters, Saranae and Kamille. Love and Special acknowledgement to the Thomas family for their love and respect to Penny and a host of other relatives, cousins and friends. (Isaiah 41:10)

I'd like the memory of me

To be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an afterglow

Of smiles

When life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo whispering

Softly down the ways.

Of happy times and laughing times

And bright sunny days.

I'd like the tears of those who grieve,

To dry before the sun

Of happy memories that I leave

When life is done.