About This Memory Space
This page was created for Dianne Elizabeth Penley's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Dianne Elizabeth Penley's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Dianne Elizabeth Penley. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Dianne Elizabeth Penley radiated selflessness and warmth, serving as the unbreakable bond that held her family together while pursuing passions that mirrored her colorful spirit.
Born to Herbert and Alberta Arthur, Dianne grew up embracing a life centered on generosity and connection. A 1977 graduate of Southport High School, she cultivated a personality that drew people in, always placing others first. Her days were enriched by distinctive hobbies—tending to chickens, peacocks, and flamingoes—that highlighted her lively nature. She relished the thrill of motorcycle rides, took pride in her role as a Matron of the Eastern Star, and created enduring memories through trips to Ireland and numerous cruises.
While specific professional achievements are not detailed, Dianne's true vocation shone in her unwavering dedication to family and community, where her selfless acts and connective spirit made profound impacts.
Photos of Dianne's Life
Family & Loved Ones
Dianne poured her energy into nurturing those closest to her, from her devoted marriage to Brian, to guiding her sons Christopher and Tim (with Amy), and delighting in her grandchildren—Trey (Karianne) Penley, Maryssa (Shane) Jones, Leanne (Nathan) Voorhis, Andrew, Layla, Elizabeth, and Justice Penley—and great-grandchildren Skylar Jones, Adalynn, Kayden, and Kenny Penley, plus Colton Penley. Her siblings—Jerry (Jackie) Arthur, Tony (Debbie) Arthur, Jeff (Cheryl) Arthur, Brenda Fox, and Carol (Bruce) Savage—shared in the deep ties she fostered, often through thoughtful gestures like picking out gifts for loved ones over her own desires.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from across Dianne's circle capture a woman whose quiet generosity and infectious enthusiasm left indelible traces on hearts, with many recalling her as a beacon of kindness amid everyday joys.
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