Barbara Harrington Pennington's Obituary
Barbara Harrington Pennington, from Albemarle, NC, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital on March 21, 2026. She was 88 years young. She was born to Clara Hatley Harrington and Charles Eugene Harrington.
Barbara was born during the Great Depression and built a life defined by determination and strength. She was tenacious, often resembling a small chihuahua. She loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and granddogs and loved to receive pictures and videos of them. She enjoyed hearing stories of happy moments and successes of each member of her family. The pictures and videos were repeatedly viewed in her quiet moments and we can still hear her laughter as she watched. She was passionate about her sports teams, especially the NFL and college basketball. Her love of the North Carolina Tarheels and Panthers was unmatched. Barbara lived independently in a 100 year old farmhouse most of her adult life. She was seen driving in her automobile daily, often delivering food and drinks to family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Baxter Pennington, her sisters Judy Harrington and Reba Harrington Thompson, her brothers Barry Harrington, Don Harrington, and Larry Harrington, and her grandson Michael Jonathan Shope.
She is survived by her brother Randy Harrington (Polly), her children, LaDonna Overcash (Dr. Harold Overcash), Rocky Pennington (former spouse Sherrie) and Tamma Pennington Shope (Edd), and her eight grandchildren, Brent Overcash (Jordan), Dr. Ryan Overcash (Michele), Landon Pennington (Cassie), Kyle Pennington, Jerrad Pennington (Chrissy), Danielle Pennington, and Madison Shope Foushee (Jon) and 12 delightful and precious great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.
The family will be having a private service.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Barbara Pennington's memory to:
Homes of Hope, Inc.
1618-B East Main St.
Albemarle, NC 28001
or donate on website: https://HomesOfHopeStanly.org.
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