On Monday, June 27, 2022, God opened the gates of heaven and welcomed his earthly angel, Anna Pennix, into eternal rest. Anna, affectionately known as "Roberta", was born in Amherst County, Virginia, on April 4, 1937, to the late Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pennix. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by brothers, John Pennix and James Julian Pennix; sisters, Easter Pennix, Betty Oliver, Linda Coleman, Laura Swain, and Ellen Jenkins, and her lifetime partner, Junior Cooper. Roberta attended Amherst County Public Schools and worked at Central Virginia Training Center until her retirement after 30 years of service.

Roberta accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Fairmont Baptist Church. Later she attended Scott Zion Baptist Church where she enjoyed sharing testimonies of God's blessings, grace, and mercies renewed every day. Roberta was affectionately known for her memorable story-telling and love for music and the Lord. As her health declined, she loved singing to other nursing home residents, sharing the love of God, and she cherished moments of worship and Bible Study with pastors and family.

Roberta leaves to celebrate her life and legacy, her sons; Irvine (Jocelyn), Sylvester (Jackie), Otis (Denise), Robert (Dolores), Donald (Patricia), Chubby, and James (Lisa); daughter, Mary (Wayne) Clark; sister, Gracie Evans and favorite brother-in-law, Lloyd 'Boo' Evans; 23 Grandchildren; 30 Great-Grandchildren; 4 Great-Great Grandchildren; numerous added daughters & sons and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 11:00 am, at Scott Zion Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Fairmont Baptist Church cemetery immediately after service. Ms. Pennix will be available for viewing on Friday, July 1, 2022 from 11:00am until 6:00pm at Davis and Turner Funeral Home. The final viewing for family and friends will be on Saturday from 9:30am until 10:30am at Scott Zion Baptist Church prior to the funeral service.

The family will receive visitors and friends on Thursday and Friday at 259 Harris Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572 (family home).