Penny Lee Brown, 76 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Golden Age Living Center in Stover.

Penny was born September 15, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of William P. Eakin, Jr. and Elizabeth (Thorp) Eakin. While at Lexington High School, she worked at the local Maidrite Drive-in as a carhop. She served her customers on roller skates. Following high school graduation, Penny began a long career with the local telephone company. She had resided in Warrensburg since the mid 1970's. She was united in marriage to James L. Brown on June 30, 1985 in Grain Valley. Penny retired from Embarq Telephone Company following 44 years of service. She never lost her love for roller skating, having enjoyed it for many years following high school. She also treasured time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her loving husband of nearly 40 years, Jim; six children: Eric Nevels (Mary Ann) of Warrensburg, MO; Lisa Schofield (Garry) of Warrensburg, MO; Todd Lewis (Elizabeth) of Warrensburg, MO; Nathan Brown (Kathy) of Honduras; Jacquetta Towles (Jim) of Versailles, MO and Paula Scott (Tommy) of Sedalia, MO; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 5 ^th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Pastor Kevin Barker officiating. Interment will follow at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends, one hour prior to service, Friday at Williams.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Golden Age Living Center in Stover, in recognition of their tremendous care of Penny.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net