Penney's obituary
Penney Leigh Barger
A Life of Love, Laughter, and Devotion
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Penney Leigh Barger on July 28, 2025. Surrounded by the unwavering love of her family and friends, Penney has been joyfully reunited with her beloved husband and soul mate of nearly 40 years, Steven Craig Barger, who preceded her in death on May 20, 2025.
Penney's heart belonged entirely to her family, and this love radiated through every aspect of her life. From packing coolers for cherished days at the lake to driving cross-country to help her children with life's transitions, from carefully crafting scrapbooks that turned photographs into treasured memories, Penney wove her devotion into the fabric of everyday moments. Her unwavering faith and deep love for family served as the foundation upon which she built a beautiful life.
Those who knew Penney will remember her infectious laughter, her generous embraces, and her remarkable ability to provide comfort when it was needed most. She possessed that rare gift of making everyone feel valued and loved. Her greatest joys came from gathering with family, preserving precious memories through scrapbooking, and exploring the world through travel and sightseeing adventures.
Penney and Craig shared an extraordinary bond—truly two souls perfectly matched. There is profound comfort in knowing they were never apart for more than two months, and now they are together for eternity. Among Penney's dreams was visiting Alaska, and she and Craig were blessed to experience that breathtaking frontier together. Now, they have crossed into the most magnificent frontier of all.
Penney's legacy is one of boundless love, gentle kindness, and generous spirit. Though our hearts are heavy with grief, we celebrate a life beautifully lived and a love story that transcends this world. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished by all whose lives she touched.