Penny Dougherty, 62, a Northland resident of Kansas City, MO formerly of Columbia, MO and Jefferson City, MO passed away peacefully at 6:40 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022. At the time of her passing, Penny was at the NorthCare Hospice House, with her daughter, Nicole by her side. She was born August 6, 1960 in Maries County, MO to Junior and Patsy (Barrick) Doyle.Penny spent the majority of her working career as a clerical assistant for the State of Missouri in the probation and parole department. She retired from there unexpectedly, following a vehicle accident in 1990. Although the accident left her with a traumatic brain injury, she maintained her spirit and never quit fighting.
In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Penny had a passion for crochet work and made numerous clothes and other items for her grandchildren. In recent years, she enjoyed playing cards and socializing with her new friends at Ignite Medical Resort, where she resided in Kansas City, North.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Willard “Buddy” Doyle. Survived by her beloved daughter, Nicole LeAnn Fallein and husband, Justin of Parkville, MO, and their children, Sophia and Jack.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville on Friday, December 16, 2022. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will follow at 4:00 p.m. A private family graveside service and urn placement will take place at the Liberty Cemetery, Belle, MO. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions are suggested to Mo-Kan Pet Partners, mo-kanpetpartners.org and may be left in care of the funeral home. Memories of Penny and condolences may be shared at Meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Nicole, Justin, Sophia and Jack. My deepest sympathies and Love to each of you. I will miss Penny every day as we had a lifelong connection, starting when she was a teenager. Every time I watch “Wheel of Fortune” I will remember her. Every time I look at something she crocheted, I will remember her. She was excellent at that – a very unique person. Be at Peace, sweet Penny.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Penny’s family and friends enduring this loss. I am deeply grateful I got the chance to meet, Penny, and get to know such an amazing woman. I only knew, Penny, for 3 years, and within that little time, she changed my whole entire life and helped mold me into who I am today. For that I thank, God, for putting me in her life. She was the highlight of my day at Ignite, always so helpful and offering me a helping hand with activities and helping the other residents. She taught me patience, compassion, how to be strong, to stand up for others, and how to crotchet. I am so lucky to have made lots of memories with, Penny. Rest In Peace, Penny.
Penny was best friend at Ignite Medical Resort. I will miss her sweet spirit and playing cards with her.
So sorry for your loss, Nicole. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, girl.