Cladie Naomi Pennell

Heaven welcomed a very special lady , Cladie Naomi Pennell, 97, on Sunday , March 12, 2023 due to complications from COVID.

Born in Wilks County on January 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Quincy Mayberry and Flossie Mayberry. She worked for many years at The Seafood House and Josie's Restaurant. Cladie was a very giving lady, she loved making crafts that she would give away to children and adults. She also made flower arrangements she would give to those around her as well. She was also known for her cooking and baking. Nobody made a better coconut cake from scratch like she did. Cladie never drove a car and had the same phone number for over 72 years. Cladie was a faithful servant of the Lord and model servant of her church. She enjoyed molding the lives of little ones in their nursery.

Cladie is preceded in death by her parents, her loving and devoted husband, Laxton C. Pennell, sons, Roger Dale Pennell and Jimmy Pennell, brother Clyde " Sonny" Mayberry, sisters, Helen Hall, Sadie Harkey, and Beulah Call.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Gary Pannell ( Ronnie), daughter, Diane Snyder ( Charles), who were her constant caregivers for 13 years, daughter-in-law, Pam Pennell, six grandchildren, Michael Snyder ( Rachel), Kimberly Knotts (Christopher), James Pennell ( Brandy) Regina Woodroll ( Gary), Shelly Mikulovich( Sergej) and Victoria Cox ( Jacob). Six great-grandchildren, Justin Knotts, Charity Knotts, Hope Knotts,Faith Knotts, Hannah Snyder, Nathan Snyder, and Daniel Snyder. Cemetery Details





Unity Baptist Church Cemetery







660 Mock Mill Road

Statesville, NC 28677



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MAR 17. 11:00 AM (ET)



Unity Baptist Church Cemetery

660 Mock Mill Road

Statesville, NC 28677



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