Vivian Jacobs Herrington Penny's Obituary
Vivian Jacobs Herrington Penny, aged 100, passed away August 16, 2025. Born in Memphis, TN, she was the daughter of Ezekiel Edmond and Mamye Jacobs. She was predeceased by her siblings Mary Frances Ingram and Herman Jacobs. She was married to Robert Lester "Spud" Herrington, Jr for 65 years until his passing in 2008. They had three children, Susan Murphree (Phil), Robert "Sparky" Herrington, and Joyce Pittman (Scott). She later married Charles Penny, who also preceded her in death.
She graduated from Memphis Tech High School in 1943. A strong Christian, she was very active in church life at Temple Baptist Church, where she served as secretary for 25 years. Vivian was very involved in PTA and was a multi talented person. She enjoyed singing, writing poetry, drawing, painting and cooking. She is survived by grandchildren, Scott Murphree, Amy Poole, Erin Vaughn, Brandon Herrington, Melanie Williams, Patrick Herrington, and Joel Pittman; great grandchildren, Abigail, Bradford, Savannah, Stella, Elizabeth, Jack, Luke, Corbin, and Caleb.
Visitation will be 2:00 PM Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Services will be 3:00 PM Thursday at the Memorial Park Funeral Home with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of Flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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