Barbara Cooley-Pennington

Mrs. Barbara Cooley-Pennington, 65, of Roseville formerly of Galesburg, Illinois died at 4:17 am Sunday, March 1, 2015 in the Roseville Rehab and Health Care Center.

She was born March 31, 1949 in Galesburg the daughter of Paul W. and Violet M. Scott Nelson. She first married Phillip E. Grabill in April of 1967 in Galesburg. She then married Tommy L. Cooley on January 4, 1979, he preceded her in death in November of 1981. She later married Glen D. Pennington in June of 1993. He preceded her in death in November of 2006.

She is survived by her two daughters, Kim (Marshall) Randolph of Monmouth, Illinois and Julie (Greg) Windsor of Galesburg; her brother, Bruce Nelson of Gilson, Illinois; two nieces and two nephews; her granddaughter, Courtney Grabill and two step grandsons, Jeremy and Travis Randolph. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husbands.

Barbara worked as a waitress for the Family Table for many years. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1967.  She enjoyed her yard, animals, the outdoors, watching humming birds and her cats.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11 am Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Daniel Siems will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Guardian Angel Humane Society or to the Knox County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com