PENIX, Sylvia Marguerite Close- born March 7, 1927 died March 9, 2011 after winning a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Preceded in death by parents, Claude Henry and Mary Geneva Close. Survived by brother, Claude Henry Close, Jr. Betty;
daughter, Laura France Clark Steven; granddaughters, Sara and Emily France, and Stephanie and Lindsey Clark. Also leaves other family and loved ones including Jane Bell, James and Joyce Bell, Cheryl, David and Jenna McNair, and Venetia Acklin, Beth Howard, Mary and Anthony Gregory. She retired from VA Hospital as Chief Medical Technologist and Red Cross Nashville. Funeral services will be 11:30 am Saturday at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. Visitation Friday 4-7 pm and Saturday 10:30 am until time of service.
HARPETH HILLS FUNERAL HOME, 9090 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN 615-646-9292. www.afamilylegacy.com
Sylvia Marguerite Penix

Born in Louisville, KY on March 7, 1927
Departed on March 9, 2011 and resided in Nashville, TN
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March 10, 2011 12:00 am
Laura, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how difficult this time has been, but your mother is at peace now. She should be very proud of the daughter she raised.
March 11, 2011 12:00 am
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Remembrance
Remembrance is a golden chain
Death tries to break,
but all in vain.
To have, to love, and then to part
Is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart.
The years May wipe out many things
But some they wipe out never.
Like memories of those happy times
When we were all together.
~ Author Unknown
March 11, 2011 12:00 am
Laura, please know you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Such a true, devoted daughter, you were. We know your mother knew this and was so proud of you. Love to you.
Sandy Sircy
and
Joe Marzette
March 11, 2011 12:00 am
Laura & Family:
My thoughts have been with you and your mother daily since my mother left us in October 2010.
Her new journey has begun with her Spirit as her body was just the vessel for her Earthly life.
Our Prayers are with you at this time of grief and sorrow.
Karen Carson
March 12, 2011 12:00 am
Laura, I was saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. You and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
March 13, 2011 12:00 am
Dear Laura,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. All your friends and colleagues here at DDS are thinking about you and wishing you comfort at this time. Your devotion to your mother during her last illness was admirable. We will be here for you in the coming weeks.