BENTON – Pennie A. Williams Mabry, 69, of Benton, passed away on Monday evening, September 22, 2025, at Herrin Hospital.

Pennie was born in Christopher, Illinois, on July 9, 1956, the daughter of Roy and Shirley (Good) Marvel.

Pennie was married to James E. Williams and later to Frank Mabry.

She was of the Baptist faith and a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.

Pennie is survived by her:

• Children: Amanda, Christina, Sarah, Chad, Kyle, and Tyler

• 3 stepchildren: Scott, Troy, and Darik

• 10 grandchildren

• 1 brother: Steve Marvel of Benton

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, husbands, 2 sisters (Nancy Wright and Julie Marvel), and 1 brother (Danny Marvel).

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26, at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with Rev. Dean Severin officiating. Burial will be at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

For more information or to send online condolences, please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.