Teresa Lynn Dickinson Pennington

Teresa Lynn Dickinson Pennington, age 71, of Brown Ridge, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Born September 13, 1955, in Sylacauga, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late William Robert “Pete” Dickinson and Dorothy Faye Brown Dickinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, W. R. Dickinson, Jr.

Survivors to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Randolph “Randy” David Pennington, Sr.; one daughter, Tonya Faye Pennington of Morehead; one son, Randy David Pennington, Jr. and Nikki of Jeffersonville, Kentucky; and one brother, David T. Dickinson of Morehead.

She was blessed with five precious grandchildren, Kayla Michelle Sims (C. J.), Kyle Wayne Pennington (Gracie), Christopher William Pennington (Tasha), Skyler Smith, and Garrett Smith, and eight treasured great-grandchildren, with the family eagerly awaiting the arrival of another little girl in January.

Teresa was a graduate of Princeton High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1988, she decided to pursue a career in nursing and attended Rowan County Vocational School, where she earned her LPN certification. She retired as a nurse after 20 plus years, providing care in nursing homes and private-duty nursing.

Teresa enjoyed riding around and taking in the beautiful scenery, visiting casinos, four-wheeling, bowling, and playing Bingo. Above all, she cherished spending time with her family and especially loved her grandchildren, who brought her great joy.

Teresa will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family and many dear friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Brother Bruce Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Horton-Pennington Cemetery in Elliott County.

Pallbearers will be Kyle Pennington, Christopher Pennington, Skyler Smith, Garrett Smith, Ronnie Sexton and Shane Dennis.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351.

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