Bessie Elaine "Tickie" Penrod, 94, of Centralia, KS, formerly of Soldier, KS, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Eastridge Nursing Facility. She was born March 24, 1930 in Burlington, KS, the daughter of Frank Roy and Vira Althea (Boyer) Wagoner.

Tickie attended country school and graduated from Horton High School. She was a seamstress for Horton Garment Factory, helped invent the Astronaut suit in Texas and worked for Beech Aircraft in Salina in the shipping department.

She was a member of Soldier Christian Church.

Tickie was preceded in death by her 2 sons, Roger E. Penrod and David E. Penrod; 4 sisters, Grace "Mickey" Ashton, Beckie "Tackie" Paden, Billie "Ann" Cummins and infant sister, Wanda "Tuck" and infant brother, Frank Roy, Jr.

Survivors include 2 daughters-in-law, Brenda Penrod of Soldier, KS and Marcia Penrod of Salina, KS; 2 sisters, Zohna "Twinkle" of Ozark, AR and Wanza 'Nip" of Horton, KS; 5 grandchildren, Kim Golden, Brian Penrod, Jared Penrod (Julia), Hillary Randa (Justin) and Laura Penrod (Levi Prusia) and 5 great-grandchildren, Riley Golden, Corriander and David Penrod and Owan and Jack Randa.

Private family celebration of life and inurnment at Burlington Cemetery will be at a later date. Memorials may be given to her Great-Grandchildren educational fund made out to Hillary Randa c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.