PENNINGTON, Amy Elizabeth Johnson, of Land O' Lakes, died suddenly at the age of 32 on Nov. 13, 2003 in Tampa. She was known for her fun-loving, vivacious spirit and loved by countless friends and family, including husband, Mark Pennington; mother, Ann Card; father, Paul Johnson; step-father, Harry Card; and in-laws, Charolet and George Hawkins and Ellis and Betty Pennington. Amy is loved by sisters and brothers-in-law, Lenora (Nina) and Hamid Mazlaghani, Leslie and Dave Kaestner and Rebecca (Becki) and Dustin Rogers; brother- in-law, Ryan Hawkins; nephews and nieces, Mikel and Naseem Mazlaghani, Courtney Testasecca and Ian Rogers; and loved by grandparents and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Her beloved dog, Calvin, held a special place in her heart. She was a nurse at Lakeshore Villas in Tampa. The world is a brighter place because of Amy. She will be missed more than words can express. Memorial service will be held at Gentry-Morrison Northside Chapel, 5245 US 98 N. Lakeland, Florida on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society Of Tampa Bay and Great Dane Rescue of Tampa Bay.
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Nov. 15, 2003