Penny Crittenden Kozee
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Penny Crittenden Kozee was born in Bainbridge, Georgia on June 10, 1954 and died on November 11, 2019 in Macon, Georgia. She is the daughter of Dr. Charlotte Clements Crittenden and James Leon Crittenden. She has a sister, Cheryl Anderson Crittenden and two brothers, Charles and Jim Crittenden.
Penny grew up in Statesboro, graduated from Statesboro High School in 1972, and enrolled in Georgia Southern College (University) earning a degree in Physical Education. She was active in high school and college sports, especially basketball, softball, and swimming. At Georgia Southern she was a member of Lady Eagles Basketball team for several years. She also entered swim meets and earned medals. She excelled in high diving.
While in college, she met John Kozee and they were married shortly thereafter. The simple beautiful wedding was at Statesboro Middleground Primitive Baptist Church, the well-known Emma Kelley was the pianist. Penny and John made their home in Macon, Georgia.
They have five children, Jeffrey Paul Kozee, Samuel James Kozee, Polly Ruth Kozee, Lori Kozee Bryson and Leah Marie Youngblood. They also have five grandchildren, Leanna ad Luke Bryson, Grace and Lily Kozee, and Miles Youngblood
Penny was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church in Macon, Georgia, where she served many years in the nursery and children's ministries. Funeral Services were held at this church on November 15, 2019 with Reverend Wayne Anthony officiating. She was laid to rest in the church cemetery.
Friends may sign the online register at www.fairhavenmacon.com