Penelope "Penny" Paula Wielicki returned home to our Lord and God on December 25, 2024, 91 years young. Penny began her earthly life’s journey on April 8, 1933 born to Arnold Walter Hoenecke and Frieda Mabel Burmeister. Penny was preceded in her passing by her Husband the love of her life together for 74 years, married 69 glorious years; Parents Arnold and Frieda; Sisters Ruth and Joyce; daughter Mary Elizabeth Tidwell and Grandchildren Christina M. Handley and Jesse L. Queen.
Penny walked through life with fulness of faith and trust in our Lord and Savior. Always an example of unwavering sacrifice and caring for all those around her. She loved God’s creatures and had a fervent love of flowers and the beauty of God's tapestry on earth.
A message of faith as we prayerfully believe our mother would share. “Rejoice in my passing into eternal life. Do not feel sadness or loss for I am where we all strive to be. I lived my life in complete faith and trust in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. My greatest joy was found in the service and care of others. My heart is full and my reward is great. I am drenched in the love of God and peace overwhelms my soul. When your Journey is fulfilled our reunion will be held. I love you and I am with you always, walk In faith and charity until your time on earth is fulfilled”.
Living descendants:
Children: Bruce A Wielicki (wife Barbara “Barb”); Catherine “Cathy” A. Scroggin; Patricia “Patty” R Wielicki; and David J. Wielicki (wife Joette).
Grandchildren:
Bruces Wielicki’s children, Jonathan (wife Jen),and Brian, Mary Tidwell’s children, Angel Queen; Cathy Scroggin’s children, Penny Smith (husband Martin) and Tyler Scroggin; Patty Wielicki’s children, Julie Street and Michael “Ryan” Handley (wife Christie); David Wielicki’s children, Gracie Couch (husband Matt) and Tony (wife Madison)
Great Grandchildren:
Jonathan Wielicki’s children, James and Laura; Jesse Queen’s children, Aston and Gavin; Angel Queen’s children, Jayden Zakutney Dakota Queen and River Shutt; Penny Smith’s children, Lilly Hampel (husband Jacob) and Jeffery “Chase” Stanford; Julie Street’s children, Michael “Jared” Street-House; Michael Ryan Handley’s children Paisley Marie, Hudson, Joey, Regan, Brady, Mary Elizabeth “Lizzy” and Roch Anthony Handley; Gracie Couch’s children, Benji and Levi.
In-lieu of sending flowers please send donations to Penny’s favorite charities to help those in need North Alabama Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Shriners, Downtown Rescue Mission, and Boys Town.