Mildred Ward Pennington, 83, of Blessing, passed away Monday May 01, 2006 in Bay City after a long illness. She was born June 9, 1922 in Laredo, TX to Dr.Jeremiah Ward, Jr., M.D. and Mattie Jane Duderstadt Ward. She was a resident of Matagorda County since 1954 and was a teacher for 43 years. She retired from the Tidehaven ISD in 1984. She was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and was a former church Organist.

She is survived by her son: Patrick Andrew Pennington & wife Vickie of Louisville, KY; by her sisters: Jane Williamson of Gonzales and Imogene Jones of Phoenix, AZ; and by her grandchildren: Will & Patrick Pennington of San Antonio, Shawn Pennington of Lubbock and Matthew & Luke Pennington of Louisville, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband: James A. Pennington; her parents: Dr. Jeremiah Ward, Jr., M.D. and Mattie Ward; and by her brother: Jeremiah Ward, III.

The Family will receive visitors from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, May 5, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, May 6, 2006 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with Rev. Harley Savage and Rev. Hoss Gwin officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Mark's Episcopal Church Organ Fund. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613.