Pocahontas: Penny Blackshear, 45, passed away Aug. 5th 2011 at her home. Born September 21, 1965 in St. Louis, MO. She is preceded in death by her father Gary (Bud) Simms and a granddaughter Jamielynn Blackshear. She is survived by her husband Scott Blackshear of the home, her mother Joyce Simms of Bernie, MO, three children, Whitney and husband, Brian Tweedy, Kendal and wife Abreana Blackshear all of Pocahontas and Amber Simms of Blytheville, AR. Four grandchildren; Lexi Nichole Tweedy and expected sibling on the way, Paige and Dalton Blackshear all of Pocahontas, Bobby and Kryson Jefferson of Blytheville, AR. Siblings include; Paula Beck, Shelly Caldwell, Sandy Brashers all of Missouri. Special aunts, Lois Henderson and Vicki Sams. Special friends, Jean Oaks and Amanda Trivillion and special sister-in-law Shannon Blackshear. Mrs. Blackshear was a member of the cancer society, salvation army social worker and Roma organization case manager. Mrs. Blackshear retired after working 20 years with the BRAD Agency as Head Start/Early Head Start programs where she assisted many families and children. She continued employment as a coordinator that many families were assisted helped with utilities, food and many needs that families face. Penny was loved by staff, friends and the general public. Penny was loved and will be missed. Services was held Monday August 8th at 10:00am in the chapel of Mcnabb Funeral Home with Johnny Brashear officiating. Burial followed in Homeplace Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday evening from 5- 7 p.m. Pallbearers included: Mike Godwin, Bill Hulen, Brian Tweedy, Ronnie Blackshear, Luke Smith, Jason Walker, and Jacob Walker.