Loretta Starling Penn 74, of Martinsville Va. Entered Into Peaceful Rest on October 4, 2018 at Stanleytown Health and Health and Rehab. Center. She was born on December 4,1943 in McDowell County West VA. to the late James M. Starling and Edna Twitty Starling. She was also preceded in death by one son Jim"Willie" Penn, Jr. and one Grand Child.

Ms. Penn is survived by her Loving and Caring Husband Elder Jim Willie Penn, Sr. of the home. Three Daughters Priscilla (Standley) Hairston of Martinsville, VA. Cheryl(James) Simpson Greensboro, NC. and Tomeka (Shawn) Stephens of Danville VA. One Son Elder Eric (Andrea) Penn of Martinsville, VA. Three Sisters Rosa Miller of Colmbus Ohio, Isabelle Preston of Martinsville, VA. and Betty J. Hairston of Charlotte NC.

Eight Grandchildren and Three Great Grandsons

She was a formerly employed at Bassett Walker Knitting for many years and was a Baby Sitter for many Children down through the years. She was a member of Shiloh Way Of The Cross Church, and also in the Missionary Society.

The family will be receiving friends at the home on 1085 Summitt Rd. Martinsville, VA. each day until the of the service from 12 Noon until 8 p.m. Visitation will be one half hour prior to the funeral services on Wednesday.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday October 10, 2018 at 12:00 Noon at Shiloh Way Of The Cross Church 938 Brookdale Street Martinsville, VA. with Bishop Earley Dillard Officiating. Burial will follow in Carver Memorial Gardens

Funeral Services are Entrusted To Hairston Funeral Home.