Sadie Bell Nation Penick, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Friday, May 15, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ray McDowell of First Church of The Nazarene. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.
Visitation will be from 5:00pm-8:00pm, Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Starks, Louisiana, on September 25, 1924, she was the daughter of Pete Nation and Annie Mae Howard. Sadie was a resident of Orange for 70 years, worked at Equitable Bag for 40 years as well as working for Jones Nursing Home as a nurse’s aide. She was a member of First Church of The Nazarene, had a great work ethic and enjoyed working in her garden and crocheting. Sadie sacrificed a lot for her family and had a great love for people. She was known for her delicious Sunday meals of roast, rice and gravy, beans, potato salad, and banana pudding. She will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved her.
Sadie was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, John David Penick; and her siblings, Pete Nation, Jr., Fred Nation, Jane Stevenson, Bell Lawson, Ned Nation, and Kenneth Ray Nation.
She is survived by her children, Tess Carter and husband Dr. John, of Tulsa, OK, Linda Taft, of Orange, Martha Foreman and husband Charles, of Lafayette, LA, Jerry Penick and wife Carolyn, of Orange, and Tammy Foust, of Orange; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Condolences
Lori Campbell
May 27, 2015
I had the utmost pleasure of working with Sadie at Jones Nursing Home. She always treated her residents like they were members of her family and they loved her dearly and so did I. Her work ethic was amazing she made my job as a nurse much easier before I could ask Sadie to do something she would have already done it and much more. RIP my friend until we meet again.
Deana Plagens Morrison
May 20, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember all the times spent at your house and mine in Riverside. Keep all the memories close and Ms Sadie will always be with you. Deana Plagens Morrison
Frances Dupuy Barker
May 18, 2015
I just found out of Sadie's passing. What a sweet and wonderful LADY. I worked with Sadie for many years. I was the Administrator of Jones Health Center when Sadie worked there before and after she retired from the bag factory. What a wonderful Employee. I never met anyone with higher Ethics than Sadie. I worked with her when her Husband was so sick. What every the situation, Sadie gave it her best. I regard my years working with her as my good fortune. I know she will be sorely missed, she was a GREAT LADY. Frances Dupuy
Janis Roundtree Switzer
May 17, 2015
I have shared the most important part and memories of my life with your family. I cannot thank you enough. Mrs. Sadie Penick was hardworking and always smiling. I always felt welcome in her home. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Janis Roundtree Switzer
Claybar Funeral Home
May 15, 2015
Claybar Funeral Homes created a Tribute Video in memory of Sadie Bell Nation Penick
Janice Babcock
May 14, 2015
Praying for the family and sending condolences.
Dwight and Janice Babcock
Your Family At Cu People, Inc
May 14, 2015
Your family at CU People, Inc purchased the Divine Peace Bouquet for the family of Sadie Bell Nation Penick.
Sharron Penick Thompson
May 14, 2015
I will always remember her as a very hard worker with a sweet smile who was kind to me. May God comfort each of you.
Jeannehaley
May 14, 2015
I worked with Sadie at the nursing home. She was always so sweet to her pts. Hard worker. Always had a smile on her face. She made my job as a nurse so much easier when she was on duty. Prays to family. She was a blessing to many.
Linda Griggs
May 13, 2015
Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. You & your family are being lifted up in prayer