Penny Jeter Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Penny Jeter

Penny Elizabeth Jeter ,66, of Spartanburg, SC, departed from this life into eternity on June 20, 2023, at Mary Black hospital in Spartanburg, SC. Penny was born on July 17, 1956, in Spartanburg, SC. She obeyed the gospel of Jesus Christ on June 29, 2010, and was a member of the Cedar Springs Church of Christ.
Early in life, she was stricken with numerous health issues, but she never allowed that to hinder her from being a friend to so many. Growing up, Penny was a serious person and always got along with others. She was known as a defender of those who was getting bullied in school. She was a conversationist and made an impact on the lives of many. She enjoyed spending time with her daughter, granddaughter, nieces, nephews and friends, who she loved dearly. Penny was an outgoing person, that stayed positive throughout her sickness, and never lost faith in God.
She was preceded in death by her late parents Fletcher Cook, of Philadelphia, PA, and Carolyn Tracy, of Spartanburg, SC.

Left to cherish fond memories: her daughter Tosha Jeter, of Spartanburg, SC, granddaughter, Jenasis Jeter, of Spartanburg, SC, uncle, Donald (Christine)Tracy, of Spartanburg, SC, sister, Carolyn (Bobby) Herndon, of Spartanburg, SC, brother, Ronnie (Martha) Jeter, of Spartanburg, SC, raised in the home like a daughter, Ronda Jeter, of Charlotte, NC and a host of nephews, nieces and cousins;, her Cedar Springs Church of Christ family; Penny’s very close friends: Brenda Harris, of Spartanburg SC, Sandra Burgess, of Spartanburg, SC, and Yvanda Hardy, of Spartanburg, SC.
She was deeply loved and will live on through the hearts (minds) of her family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will follow in the Heritage Memorial Gardens, 3901 S. Church St., Roebuck, SC.

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You were loved and will be missed by everyone. Debra Jeter Hays

Praying for family. Penny and I attended school at Cummings Street School. We all were like one family back of Wofford College. Penny was a remarkable young lady. Sleep on Penny, take your rest, we all loved you. Theresa Jackson Miller and Danny Miller and family.

I am shocked to hear of your passing. You definitely was what your obituary said. Dennis started we all grew up in the Wofford College area as we did.We went to Cummings Street School, played together ect. Penny was a sweet and kind person. Now my sister take your rest and to the family God Bless and keep you in the care.

I am totally shocked to hear of your passing. My heart is broken 💔. We were family I last saw you in 2013. I had just moved back home.You greeted like it was yesterday. I pray that 🙏 you are now at peace and with the almighty God. Rest in Heaven my Sister. Tell Aunt Peggy I hope to see you both again. Ann,Yolanda, Brandon and Corey My condolences to you all from The Wilson and Toms family with Love Polly,Paul and Josephine. Paulette Wilson Pray that God keep you all in his care.Amen

Penny so sorry too hear of your passing you definitely was what your obituary said. We all grew up in the Wofford College area and attended school together. May you RIP and take your bow MUCH LOVE DENNIS GIBSON

Prayers 🙏🙏🙏 and condolences to the Jeter family. I knew Penny from back of the College days and she attended Cummings Street School with me. She was sweet and kind person.Penny would always follow her Aunt Peggy to the softball games and she was our cheerleader. Penny will be missed by her family dearly. Penny take your rest. Trudy Woodruff and Vernon family

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