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RIP Penny Banner
May 13th, 2008, 10:57am  
Just heard from Wendi Weaver - Penny Banner died peacefully in her sleep last night.
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Reply #1 - May 13th, 2008, 12:42pm  
So sad.  I pray that God's grace and mercy will comfort her family and friends.  We have lost a truly classy lady.  May she rest in peace.
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Reply #2 - May 13th, 2008, 1:37pm  
My deepest sympathies to the Weaver/Banner families it is indeed heartbreaking to lose both parents in a matter of months
 
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Reply #3 - May 13th, 2008, 2:29pm  
The wrestling world lost a wonderful lady. We will truly miss her because she was a true friend to all that knew her. Wendi you are in our prayers and thoughts. Love you.  Emily and Patsy
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Reply #4 - May 13th, 2008, 3:34pm  
What we kind of all knew, but dreaded, comes to pass.  Penny was a bright and shining light that you couldn't help but adore.  She was a wonderful gal, and I am so pleased to have had her friendship over the years.  I will remember her smile and great personality, and all that she did for those around her.  And what a remarkable performer!  Truly one of a kind.  My deepest sympathies to Wendy and the rest of her family.  Rest well, Ms. Banner.  SOH.
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Reply #5 - May 13th, 2008, 4:48pm  
My thoughts and prayers are with Wendy and her extended family at this time. It has to be very tough for her, having just lost her Dad and now her Mom, and right after Mother's Day. Please remember this family.
 
Penny, what a gem! You will be remembered as one of the best. I will miss you!
 
Here's one of my favorite photos from previous fanfests. This was taken at our second fanfest weekend, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Two real sweethearts, Sherri Martel and Penny Banner.
 
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Reply #6 - May 13th, 2008, 5:19pm  
I must echo Sir Oliver's feelings.  Penny was a great lady and a true professional.  Her daughter, Wendi emailed me a couple of weeks ago and mentioned that her mom wasn't doing well, but Penny hoped to attend her induction into the Geoge Tragos/Lou Thez Hall of Fame in late June.
 
I can only imagine how difficult a time it is for Wendi.  Losing her dad and mom within 3 months of each other has got to be emotionally traumatic.
 
My thoughts and prayers go out to her.
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Reply #7 - May 13th, 2008, 8:13pm  
A few years ago I got this bright idea to do a thing I bravely called Dinner with a Legend at the restaurant I owned with my then Stepfather. The first one was with Ole Anderson, the second was with Penny. I still remember Greg calling me and suggesting her. Penny's book was coming out, and the deal at the restaurant would serve as her first book signing. I tell you what, everyone had a blast that night.  Before she left that night she gave me a copy of her book and in the inscription thanked me for her 1st book signing. Every time I saw her after that she would always thank me for having her at the restaurant. I only did one more Dinner with a Legend before chalking it up to a bad idea, but I was always glad that I could host Penny and her book signing. She was truly a class act, and the world is a little poorer without her in it.
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Re: RIP Penny Banner - Funeral Info
Reply #8 - May 13th, 2008, 10:06pm  
The viewing is Friday night at Forest Lawn East from 6-9 and the church service is Sat 6:30pm at St Vincent De Pauls
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Meeting Penny Banner
Reply #9 - May 14th, 2008, 5:40pm  
At the first Fanfest in Charlotte my goal above anything else was to meet Penny Banner.....................I was pacing the floor trying to spot Penny....................I guess securty thought I was up to something in and out so much................I finaly spoted her coming down the escalator with her escort.....................I stoped and introduced myself and ask if I could have a picture by her side...................I did'nt realize until later that her escort was George Scott and I was so excited that I did'nt even speak to him...................I don't know what he may of thought........BUT...................I have my picture with Miss Penny Banner by my side.
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Re: RIP Penny Banner
Reply #10 - May 14th, 2008, 5:59pm  
My sincerest condolensces go out to Wendy and her family. To lose a father and mother in such a short amount of time has to be difficult. RIP, Penny. I didn't know much about her, but she was a pleasure to meet at the first Fanfest.
 
Funny story I'll share. At the Fanfest in Fayetteville I took my son, Kodey, who was 8 at the time. Penny was there and Kodey was getting pictures of all the wrestlers autographed for a photo album for himself and his cousin, Jacob (RIP). Kodey came across the photo of Penny in a bathing outfit and then saw Penny and he was like that's not her. I was explaining to him that the photo was taken many years earlier, but nevertheless, Penny was still a beautiful person, no matter the age.
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Re: RIP Penny Banner
Reply #11 - May 14th, 2008, 9:59pm  
Here is Penny's obituary:
 
http://obit.memorialobituaries.com/obitdisplay.html?id=542664&clientid=herit agefuneralhomes&listing=Current
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