Mary Louise Pennington, age 61 of Appleton, peacefully let go of life Sunday, February 25, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Mary was born July 29, 1962 in Fond du Lac to Earl and Shirley (Serwe) Pennington of Campbellsport. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Shirley Pennington; brothers, Michael of Florida and Scott of Campbellsport; sisters, Jane Freeman of Brandon and Sharon Pennington of Ripon; and nephew, Jeramy Pennington of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Mary is survived by daughters, Christina (Joel) Raduenz of Green Bay and Theresa (Jason) Lienhard; and grandson, Gavin of Appleton; brothers, Mark (Christina) Pennington of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Leslie “Chet” (Rochelle) Pennington of West Bend; and sisters, Jeannie (Gary) Heller of Fond du Lac and Debra Pennington of San Antonio, Florida. Mary leaves behind many cherished nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-niece and nephew, along with many friends and the children she so lovingly cared for throughout her life. Mary’s smile was contagious with a heart big enough to love everyone in her life as though they were her own. Mary danced through life with arms full of cookies and songs in her heart full of joy and strength. Mary was a loving and dedicated caretaker to many children and families over the years, her passion was to see them flourish and grow. A “Celebration of Life” will be held March 6, 2024, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Wichmann Funeral Home (537 North Superior Road, Appleton, WI 54911, 920-739-1231). In lieu of flowers, Mary’s family asks to make a donation to Pillars Adult and Family Shelter in Appleton by visiting www.pillarsinc.org and clicking the “donate” button.