Paula Penick

Paula Palermo Penick, age 50 of White House, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014.

Born in Louisiana, she was a devoted LSU fan and loved the Fleur de Lis. Ms. Penick was a extremely devoted mother and had worked for HCA for over 25 years, and loved by all who knew her. She was a dedicated member of the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.

Ms. Penick was preceded in death by her father, Raymond J. Palermo.

She is survived by her son, Chad Ray and fianc�½e Hannah; mother, Melba Palermo; sister, Joanna Martin; brother, John Palermo; nephews, Clinton Martin and John Eric; and niece, Kay Lynne Martin; and her beloved dog, Gabby.

The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, and again from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Friday, at the Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville. A Rosary service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, with Deacon Mike Rector officiating.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel, with Father Thomas Kalam officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Cemetery.

She was strong willed two time cancer survivor, memorial donations may be made to Breast Cancer Awareness.