Funeral services for Rebecca "Becky" Penney are set for 11am Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at New Lebanon Freewill Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, September 28, 2026, from 5pm-10pm and Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 10am -11am. Bro. Roger Browning and James Monroe will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Beau Crum, Eli Hankins, Austin Hankins, Daniel Crum, Ben Hankins and Brandon Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be Ava Carter, Ivy Penney, Chloe Crum and Emma Hankins. Born November 24, 1954, in Zion, IL., Mrs. Penney passed from this life on September 24, 2026, at her home in Tishomingo. Rebecca “Becky” Penny was a proud retired school teacher with the Alcorn County School District, where she poured her heart into every classroom she entered. She was known for her caring spirit, her kindness, and the fun, lively atmosphere she created for her students. Becky had a special gift for making children feel seen, heard, and valued, and her energy brought life to every lesson she taught. Family was the center of her world. She cherished every moment spent with her loved ones, especially her grandchildren, who brought her immeasurable joy. Becky had a deep love for Christmas and anything connected to teaching. She enjoyed watching The Waltons, tending to her garden, and canning the fruits of her labor. Her life was full of simple pleasures, heartfelt connections, and a genuine love for the people around her. Becky is survived by her husband of 46 years, Terry Penney; sons, Terry Penney (Kelley) and David Penney (Marsha); daughter, Rhonda Crum (Daniel); 8 grandchildren, Ava Carter, Ivy Penney, Emma Hankins, Austin Hankins, Eli Hankins, Ben Hankins, Beau Crum and Chloe Crum; brother, Robert Isbell; honorary guests, Kylie Hughes, Buddy and Vaughnda Hall, Kazi Timbes, Marcus Johnson, Monica Moody and all her teaching co-workers; other relatives and a host of friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Clovis Isbell and her mother, Geraldine Isbell. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" Penney.