Penny Richardson Grizzard, 63, of Emporia passed away on February 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Wade Allen Richardson. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Grizzard; daughter, Ashley Gibson and husband, Justin; son,
Brian "Kirk" Grizzard and wife, Stephanie; mother, Mildred Richardson; sister, Patty Richardson; brother, Wade
"Allen" Richardson, Jr. and wife, Katie; and granddaughters, Vera Madison Burke, Charlotte Gibson, and Sofia Grizzard.
Penny was a dedicated educator of 40 ears for Greensville
County public Schools. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, loving and playful
"Meme, and generous friend.
She loved traveling and spending time with family, friends, colleagues, and sorority sisters.
A memorial service will be held
February 11, 2024, at Greenville Elementary School at 2 p.m.
followed by food and fellowship at Calvary Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions can be made to Pleasant Hill Christian Church,
175 Ankum Road, Gasburg, VA, or Calvary Baptist Church, 310 N.
Main Street, Emporia, VA.
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