Bessie Jane Pennell 81 of Claremont died Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017 at Sherrills Ford Hospice. Born March 19th, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Hedrick Fayne and Leila Knick Fayne. There are no arrangements at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Pennell family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.