Penny Lynn O'Connor

With the strength of the Redwood, Penny Lynn (Sierra) O’Connor, 10.27.56~11.9.2025 Found her place amongst the stars peacefully in her own home, YSO. Born in Long Beach, CA yet raised in Calaveros County~Angels Camp, CA she moved on to the east coast in Norfolk, VA to be with her sister and found the love of her life In Virginia Beach and ultimately became a longstanding and proud resident in Yellow Springs, OH for over 30 years. She is preceded in death by Her parents Robert and Pearl O’Connor, Sister~ Bobby O’Connor, Brother ~Doug O’Connor, Niece ~Trisha Drew Wallen. And her true love Matthew Steward. There are no proper words that can describe the strength and positivity and the sum of a such a timeless being of beauty. She over came mountains and spread her light everywhere. She was a force of inspiration and a true Irish warrior woman. She spanned many lives and her spirit will always shroud us with relentless love and giddy up. As an avid reader, student, poet, river rat, nail technician, dental hygienist, herbalist, aromatherapist, scrabble savage, Gamer, Mother, Aunt Pi and Nonnie, she was unparalleled. A Spiritualist, beach enthusiast, plant healer, and sun goddess ~She was a passionate gardener, fed the bees and took pride in music, birding patterns, art, and humanity. She played guitar/banjo/mandolin. Her song voice will echo throughout. She embraced spending endless time with her grand children and her kitty Simon whom held her through dark times. She pulsed with the streets, residents, and forest of her beloved Yellow Springs She shines her light over us all. We are ever so grateful for your presence on this earth. Your pearl will shine forever within us. She leaves behind….. her heart treasures, Daughter, Teneka “Dany” Brue (David Brue), her grandbabies …Mija “Baby goddess” Chenoweth (Holden Roberts)Ever “Dreamer” Brookhart Finn “Sweet seeker“ Brue Beloved Sister Patty Rae O’Connor and Niece Brandi Rowerdink (Kelly), Melissa McWhorter, Great Nephew Steven Matthew, Great Niece Tenea Basham (Kole), Heart Sister’s, Donna Lynn Browne (Phillip)Portia V, Sugar (Big Jeff), along with many more family members and friends and travelers. Let us all gather and celebrate such a spark of life on the Summer Solstice, Sunday, June 21st at John Bryan state park (Lower Shelter) 12pm~Embrace your life, live in kindness, protect your peace and always dance beneath the stars under the moonlight, bask in the sun and smile even when it hurts. Shine your light for the world to see.