Penelope Weaver Kirkwood's Obituary
Penelope Weaver Kirkwood, age 70, affectionately known as “Penny” departed this life on March 21, 2017, in Anchorage, Alaska.
Penny was born on March 7, 1947, in Tacoma, Washington to the late Jesse Leroy Hemphill Sr. and Opal Eloise Foster.
Penny lived in Shreveport, Louisiana during her earlier years and returned to Tacoma, where she graduated from Stadium High School. She moved to Anchorage in 1987, where she worked in various positions within the healthcare field.
Throughout her amazing life Penny was instrumental in providing hope, and inspiration to all of her clients. She was a devoted care provider throughout Anchorage. Her tireless efforts provided families with a sense of peace knowing that their loved ones were loved and taken care of during their difficult times.
Penny will be remembered for her love, humor, friendship, love of books and her triumph spirit over the last 15 months.
Penny leaves to cherish her memory: Her children: Maurice Hunt (Jeanette), Stacy Hunt, Dar’Shon Tucker (Robert), Anthony Hemphill, and Bobby D. Kirkwood, Brothers: Larry Scott, David Scott, Wayne Scott (Tanya), Ronnie Scott (Felicia), Lester Hemphill, Lawrence Hemphill (Gwendolyn) and Leroy Hemphill Jr. (Ronda); Sisters: Yvette Scott (Al), Jacqueline Scott-Welch (Richard), Barbara Bond, Vicki Grimes (Michael), and Eileen Hemphill. She is survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends including Joan and James Booth.
Penny is preceded in death by her parents Lee and Opal Scott, father: Jesse Leroy Hemphill Sr., and brother, Marvin Scott.
A home going Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, April 1, 2017 in The Valley Chapel at Mountain View Funeral Home & Memorial Park with interment to follow.
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