Penny Sue (Campbell) Loewen, 65, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away March 2, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
A service celebrating her life will be held Friday, March 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Short-Cunningham Funeral Home. A burial will follow the service at Oaklawn Cemetery, 1473 Pulleyville Road, St. Francisville, Illinois.
Visitation will be Friday, March 7, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at Short-Cunningham Funeral Home.
Penny was born on September 18, 1959, in Lawrenceville, Illinois to the late Ralph “Jack” Campbell and Louella V. (Longbons) Campbell. In her youth, Penny’s passion for performing brought her to southwest Texas where she began her musical career working with Happy Shahan at Alamo Village and eventually working alongside many talented artists including Randy Travis.
On May 18, 2003, Penny married the love of her life, Rodney V. Loewen, in The Dalles, Oregon, and together they celebrated 21 wonderful years of marriage.
Penny is survived by her beloved husband, Rodney V. Loewen; her two children, Daniel Kyle Ingram of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, and Candice Cheyenne Perez of Brackettville, Texas; her two siblings, Jackie Lee Campbell of St. Francisville, Illinois, and Loretta Moody of Mt. Carmel, Illinois; and her five grandchildren: Kylie Rose Ingram, Christopher Matthew Ingram, Tyler Perez, Calista Perez, and Travis Perez. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Louis Campbell.
Penny’s life was a beautiful symphony of humor, talent, and warmth. A gifted and passionate musician, she was known for her incredible voice, songwriting ability, and skillful guitar playing. Music was not just her talent; it was her way of connecting with others and leaving a mark on their hearts. Along with several noteworthy accomplishments throughout her lifetime, Penny was also a published author, having written ‘God, LORD God, Discovering Our True Identity’. Whether she was performing or simply sharing a song, story, or spiritual message with loved ones, Penny’s essence shone through in everything she did.
It wasn’t just her music that made her unforgettable. Penny had a quick wit and a sharp sense of humor that made her the life of any room. She always had just the right thing to say to make you laugh, often at the perfect moment, and her charm and beauty were second only to her confidence. She was the kind of person who could lift others up with just a look or a word. Her laughter was infectious, and her humor, which she found in even the most challenging situations, was a true gift to all who knew her.
Penny’s legacy is one of love, joy, and creative expression. Her music will continue to echo in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to hear it, and her warmth and humor will live on in the many lives she touched. A small museum containing her legacy can be seen at the St. Francisville High School.
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Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve the Loewen family.
