Celebrating the life of
Sara G. Penton
September 15, 1928 - February 19, 2010
Sara G. Penton, 81, died Friday, February 19, 2010 under the care of Hospice Savannah.
Mrs. Penton was born in Norcross, GA on September 15, 1928, the daughter of the late George D. and Clara Thomas Graves. She had been a resident of Savannah since the age of 15. Sara was a beautician in Savannah for 52 years, owning her own Salon for over 30 of those years. She was a devout Christian and longtime member of Southside Baptist Church where she was active in the Mary Sheehan Sunday School Class.
Mrs. Penton was preceded in death by her sons, Gerald D. and Gary O. Penton and her brother, Charles D. Graves. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Henry L. Penton, Jr.; daughter, Katherine Lanier and husband Don of Savannah; son, Henry L. Penton, III of Savannah; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and sister, Kathryn White of Savannah.
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors with Dr. Allan W. Bosson officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Members of the Mary Sheehan Sunday School Class will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
Remembrances: Southside Baptist Church, 5502 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, GA 31406 or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
We are very sorry to hear of Great Aunt Sara's passing. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
- Randy and Rebecca Greene, Howell, MI
Henry my heart goes out to you, your mom was one of a kind!She had a heart of gold,always doing and helping other people,she will be rewarded.I'm sure she is already wearing her crown. Love Sherry
- sherry cruz, springfield, GA
Katherine it broke my heart to find out the news of you mom,Your mom was truely a great women,I hope you can find the strength that your mom would want you to have during this time.I believe she did pass her strength on to you.I know she was blessed to have a daughter like you, to be able to care for her.If there is anything i can do,please let me know.I had looked your number up last week,and kept meaning to call Sara,now I'm so sad I put it off.My love and prayers will be with you and Henry,I will see you on Sunday. Love Sherry Jason sends his regards also.
- sherry cruz, springfield, GA
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
- Gail Lively, Atlanta, GA
Don & Kathy, Your mother was a beautiful spirit, an elite lady and Daughter of God. She will be so missed, and was dearly loved! You two have been her rock, and no two people could have done so much! She was your blessing, and you were hers. Love you, Charles & Betty
- Charles & Betty Lanier, Rincon, GA
Our Deepest Sympothy goes out to Both of you,Katherine and Henry. I was so sorry to hear the news when Sherry called me Thursday night. Murphy and Mary Williams Clyo,Ga.
- Murphy and Mary Williams, Clyo, GA
Kathy you your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Martha A. DeLaigle, Brooklet, GA
We are very sorry to hear of Great Aunt Sara's passing. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
- Randy and Rebecca Greene, Howell, MI
Henry my heart goes out to you, your mom was one of a kind!She had a heart of gold,always doing and helping other people,she will be rewarded.I'm sure she is already wearing her crown. Love Sherry
- sherry cruz, springfield, GA
Katherine it broke my heart to find out the news of you mom,Your mom was truely a great women,I hope you can find the strength that your mom would want you to have during this time.I believe she did pass her strength on to you.I know she was blessed to have a daughter like you, to be able to care for her.If there is anything i can do,please let me know.I had looked your number up last week,and kept meaning to call Sara,now I'm so sad I put it off.My love and prayers will be with you and Henry,I will see you on Sunday. Love Sherry Jason sends his regards also.
- sherry cruz, springfield, GA
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
- Gail Lively, Atlanta, GA
Don & Kathy, Your mother was a beautiful spirit, an elite lady and Daughter of God. She will be so missed, and was dearly loved! You two have been her rock, and no two people could have done so much! She was your blessing, and you were hers. Love you, Charles & Betty
- Charles & Betty Lanier, Rincon, GA
Our Deepest Sympothy goes out to Both of you,Katherine and Henry. I was so sorry to hear the news when Sherry called me Thursday night. Murphy and Mary Williams Clyo,Ga.
- Murphy and Mary Williams, Clyo, GA
Kathy you your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Martha A. DeLaigle, Brooklet, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
