Leah “Happy” Romayne Penland 87, of Springfield, MO. passed away Friday, September 30, 2011. “Happy” was born November 19, 1923 in Norwich, Kansas. She was a World War II Corporal in the United States Marine Corps and worked at Mercy Villa for twenty four years as a CNA retiring in September of 1997. Her hobbies and interests were gardening, yard work, reading, hook rugs, sewing and being with her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and son Rodney F. Penland, five brothers and one sister. She is survived by sons Rick and wife Vicki of Nixa, MO, Randy of Nixa, MO, daughters Jeanne Batchelor and husband Larry of Springfield, MO, Regina Suiter and husband Randall of Buffalo, MO. Also surviving are six grandchildren, five step- grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one step- great-grand son, three brothers and many nieces and nephews. She leaves behind many friends but the family wishes to recognize Mrs. Sue Reed, who remained her best friend through thick and thin.
Graveside services will be held at Hazelwood Cemetery on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation is scheduled at Greenlawn Funeral Home South from 6-8 p.m. Monday, October 3, 2011