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Dolores J. Penn, PhD

Sarasota, FL

June 22, 1933 - September 29, 2025

Jun 22, 1933 - Sep 29, 2025

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In memory of

Dolores J. Penn, PhD

Passed

September 29, 2025
Born

June 22, 1933
Resided

Sarasota, FL

Dolores Jean (née Anderson) Penn, Ph.D. lived a remarkable life dedicated to education, service, and the empowerment of others. She was born on June 22, 1933, to Herman and Georgia Anderson at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. Two years later, her brother, Herman Anderson Jr., was born and completed the family. Dolores graduated from Northwestern High School in 1951, where her natural curiosity, leadership, and love for learning were already evident. It was …

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I was at the University of Detroit in P100 from 1968-1972 and had the joy of knowing Dr. Dolores Penn as a counselor. S…

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when I first met Mrs.Delores she was kinda quiet at first. At the time I was saying how I’m too old to go back to schoo…

when I first met Mrs.Delores she was kinda quiet at first. At the time I was saying how I’m too old…

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Delores was a ray of sunshine, everywhere she went she made the world a brighter and happier place, Rusty

Delores was a ray of sunshine, everywhere she went she made the world a brighter and happier place,…

Delores was a ray of sunshine, everywhere she went she made the …

Darwin, you had the most beautiful mother, she sure did treasure you💕

Darwin, you had the most beautiful mother, she sure did treasure you💕

Darwin, you had the most beautiful mother, she sure did treasure…

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Born

June 22nd, 1933

Passed away

September 29th, 2025

Sarasota, FL

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