Shirley Penwell

Shirley Penwell, 86, of Corning passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Corning Specialty Care. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Corning. Pastor LeAnn Robine will officiate. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery at Quincy in rural Adams County, Iowa. Open visitation with family receiving friends will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Corning Specialty Care. Memories and condolences can be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Shirley Ellen Penwell the daughter of James Leonard and Alma A (Harris) Penwell was born on July 1, 1935 in Red Oak, Iowa. She graduated with a degree from the Public Schools of Adams County, Iowa on May 19, 1950. When she was younger, she liked to take care of her dog and parakeets. Shirley enjoyed playing bingo, doing crafts and watching tv, especially Lawrence Welk. Shirley also competed in the Special Olympics. She will forever be remembered for her love of giving hugs.

Left to cherish Shirley’s memory are several cousins along with her Corning Specialty Care family.

Preceding her in death were her parents, James and Alma; many aunt’s, uncle’s and cousins.