ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: PENNY, MEGAN ELIZABETH Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. Died: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= PENNY, MEGAN ELIZABETH December 25, 1999 - February 8, 2017 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2017/st1702.htm and click to view list of photos. ========== Megan Elizabeth Penny passed away at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. A native of Tupelo, MS, she was born on Christmas Day, 1999 and moved to Covington, LA in 2001. She was forever an optimist and a leader that led by example. She was a penetrating presence entering a room. With her came hope and the ability to inspire courage and contentment with that contagious smile. She was a gifted athlete having lettered in Varsity Softball at Fontainebleau High School as a Freshman and a Sophomore. The beloved daughter of Jennifer Paulette and J. Edward "Eddie" Penny, she is survived by her sister - Kelsey Grace Penny; one brother - Dalton Joseph Penny; her grandparents - Pamela Pryor Clement and Steve Gray, Darryl and Jenniffer Paulette, James Penny and Paula Gallo; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services at 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433. Visiting hours on Sunday will begin at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to benefit the Girls Varsity Softball Team at Fontainebleau High School through the Lady Dawgs Diamond Club. ===================