A livestream of the service is available at http://fbcminot.org/worship-services

Perscilla "Percy" June Pfenning, 85, longtime Minot resident, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family and hospice.

Percy was born June 29, 1935 at Tagus, North Dakota the daughter of Melvin and Ruth (Schram) Peterson. She was raised on the family farm near Tagus and attended schools at Lonetree, ND, prior to her family moving to Minot. She graduated from Minot High School in 1953.

Percy was united in marriage to Marvin Pfenning on August 29, 1958 at Minot. Along with raising their two children, she was employed at NW Collection Agency from 1953-1958 and later with Peterson Loan Agency for 7 years. She also worked as a secretary for First Assembly of God Church for several years and did babysitting for several families in the Minot area.

Percy was a member of Minot Christian Women's Club and several Bible study groups. She was awarded the "Book of Golden Deeds" by the Minot Exchange Club in 1987. She and Marvin had been foster care parents for 16 years.

She was a member of First Assembly of God Church, where she sang in the church choir, many trios and for a number of years on the Church Radio broadcast on Sunday mornings on KLPM Radio. She had also served on the ND Keen Camp committee for several years and with the Seniors group at First Assembly.

She enjoyed sewing, traveling and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

Her loving family includes , husband of 62 years, Marv; children, Lynn (Pace) Pfenning, Andover, MN and Jenean (Doni) Jessen, Minot; grandchildren, Kjersten (Marcus) Refsland, Taylor (Kim) Pfenning, Mallory (Luke) Lendl, Dan Maroney, Levi Jessen, Tanner Jessen and Emanuel Charging; 8 great grandchildren to include:  Ryder, Adelyn, Libby, Braye, Trygg, Greta , Emmett and Mylee Jessen; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Percy was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Oscar, sisters, Margaret Huwe and Luella Hanson, step-father, Art Krefting and step-sisters, Judy Rhode and Ruth Hiller.

Face coverings and social distancing are strongly recommended.
Celebration of Life service : Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in First Baptist Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Public Visitation : Friday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
A livestream of the service is available at http://fbcminot.org/worship-services

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