Penny Jean McCoy, 79, of Leaf River, passed away on February 11, 2024, in Javon Bea Hospital. She was born on April 29, 1944, in Rockford; the daughter of Harold and Barbara (Harty) Ebens. Penny graduated from Shabbona High School in 1962. She volunteered as a secretary at Global Harvest Church and was a member of the Beacon Hill Assembly of God where she enjoyed being active in Bible studies and prayer groups. She enjoyed painting with nature as her inspiration. She also loved sea turtles, baking, and cooking for family and friends.
Penny is survived by her children Frank (Dorene) McCoy and Darcy (Scott) Inman; granddaughter Maddi McCoy; grandson Gunnar McCoy; brothers Jim (Barb) Ebens, Harold (Cheryl) Ebens, Ed (Kathy) Ebens, and Matt Ebens; sister Susan (Gary) French; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her father Harold Eugene Ebens; stepmother Edith Ebens; mother Barbara Jane Harding; brother Jerry Ebens; and niece April Roos.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2 to 5 pm, Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Beacon Hill Assembly of God, 6467 N. German Church Rd., Byron, IL 61010. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111. www.statelinecremations.com