Toft Funeral Home and Crematory
2001 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-8816
Website: http://www.toftfh.com
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Deerita (Hills) Pennix, 61, heard the voice of an angel and answering the call, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 16, 2010 at her residence in Greensboro, NC, after a lengthy illness.
She was born on December 25, 1948 in Sandusky, OH to Willie Hills and Almenda Kennedy. She attended Sandusky Public Schools, and was employed by Double Tree Motels, Inc., Greensboro, NC. She was a member of Jesus Is Real Ministries in Sandusky, before relocating back to North Carolina.
Deerita leaves to cherish her memories, three daughters, Rebecca (Stephen) Hartly, Greensboro, NC, Thelma Pennix and Denise Williams, both of Sandusky; two sons, Dennis Pennix, Columbus, OH, and Eric Thomas, Sandusky; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; brother, Willie C. Hills, Detroit, MI; special nephew, Samuel Davis, Sandusky; goddaughters, LaShanta Alexander, Willene Davis, and Angela McCovery; special friends, Vicki Light, Marlene and Lynden Wright, and Clifford and Loretta Reaves.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Hills and Almenda (Kennedy) Watkin; and brothers, Arties Gordon and Charles Kennedy.
Friends may call on Friday, August 27, 2010 from 10 A.M. until time of funeral services at 11 A.M. in Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1215 Pierce St., Sandusky. Pastor Clayton E. Howard will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be shared at www.toftfh.com.
