Penny Gail Stanford, age 61, of Quinlan went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Ingram Funeral Home in Quinlan with Rev. Kenneth Woodard officiating. Burial will follow in Allen Cemetery at 411 E. McDermott Dr, Allen Texas 75002. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 6-8 at the Funeral Home.
Penny was born in Corsicana, TX on Saturday, December 9, 1961, to the late William Joe Bonner and Fay Banks. Penny met the love of her life Mark Stanford, and they married on Monday, November 25, 1985, in Plano, TX. They began laying down their roots, creating their own memories, and starting their own family. Penny was a true Southern lady who loved porch sitting and home cooking. She was a God-fearing woman who fiercely loved her Lord. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Penny was an extremely proud mother and grandmother; her family was her pride and joy. She enjoyed shopping and trips to West, TX. Penny was the glue that held her family together and will always be remembered for her huge heart. Before her passing Penny wrote a message to her loved ones: “By this time I should have already got Bubba in my arms and we are with Pop and Grandmommie, Marty, Travis, Judy, Jill, and my daddy. I’m having a great time singing for Jesus and dancing for Jesus. I love my grandkids, kids, and my only husband so much the Lord only knows.”
She is survived by her loving husband Mark Stanford of Quinlan; sons Markus Stanford and wife Candace of Quinlan, Trevor Stanford and wife Ashley of Quinlan, and Corey Bebee and wife Brittany of Mt. Belvieu; daughter Sarah Stanford of Quinlan; brother Newton Robbins Bonner (Rob) of Channelview, and WD Bonner and wife Tonya Formen of Alvin; sisters Patty Montroy and husband Rick of Crosby, Peggy Volk and husband Rick of Sheldon, Pam Bonner of Highlands, Kim Bonner of Baytown, Kellie Bonner of Baytown, Callie Nisbet of Rome, and Carrie Streiff of White Rock; grandchildren Paisley Marie Stanford, Pryce Boyd Stanford, Abrie Leigh Stanford, Adalynn Grace Stanford, Mark Joe Stanford, Trenton Lewis Thomas Stanford, and Faith Ann Stanford, and stepmother, Linda Linton.
