Penny Rothrock, 74, of Mulvane Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2024. Born in Missouri, Penny was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and generosity.

Penny was preceded in death by her father Arthur Piper, mother Shirley Kenny, sister Judy Piper, and brother Jerry Piper. She is survived by her brother, Larry (Kathy) Piper, and her two sisters, Nancy Piper and Mary Satterwhite. Penny was also a proud mother of five children: Mike Newberry, Kevin Michael (Ellie) White, Kevin (Mandy) Newberry, Tiffany Berry, and Heather (Josh) Johnson. She was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Penny cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren and her happiest times were those spent surrounded by family.

Penny will be remembered for her determined spirit, her unwavering love, and the countless memories she created with her grandchildren. Her presence will be deeply missed, but her legacy of love and devotion will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

A celebration of life will be held at 1pm Saturday, September 14th at Gunn Park Shelter #6, Fort Scott, KS.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you hold your loved ones close and honor Penny’s memory by sharing love and kindness with those around you.