Penny Wells

In loving memory of Penny, a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, who passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhattan after a sudden illness. Born on January 25, 1959, in New York, NY, Penny was a beacon of kindness and compassion whose legacy of love and service will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. Penny was the beloved daughter of George and Dorothy Wells, whose nurturing and supportive upbringing instilled in her a deep sense of empathy and generosity. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cuthbert and Edith Polgreen, her parents George & Dorothy, her brother Freddy, Aunt Aileen Ellison, Aunt Enid Smith (Melvin) Aunt Edna Hepburn. Cousins: Gregory Claire, Rodney Ellison, (Jacqueline), Marilyn Claire, Jeffrey Ellison (Antoinette) Marlene Spencer-Claire. Despite the losses she faced, Penny remained a pillar of strength for her surviving family members, including her brother Richard Wells, niece, and many dear cousins and great-cousins, including Kenna Shedrick (Gary), Keely Daniels (Billy), Kim Child, Dorcas Bryant (Kirk) Noel Harris (Darlene) Monica Ellison, DeJon Ellison (Edna), Myesha Arvon, Atequia Ellison, Jeffrey Ellison Jr., Rodney Ellison, Joshua Cunningham, Charese & Sabrina Shedrick, Arissa Grant, Jeff Ellison, Tawana Davis (Goddaughter). Throughout her career as a Caretaker Penny dedicated herself to the well-being of her clients and their families, offering not just her skills but her warmth and companionship. Her commitment to helping others was evident in every aspect of her life, extending beyond her professional duties to her personal endeavors where she found joy in playing music, shopping, and engaging in lively card games. Penny cherished her connections with family and friends, often spending hours on the phone keeping those bonds strong. A celebration of Penny's life will take place on October 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Unity Funeral Chapel, located at 2352 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10027. Family, friends, and all whose lives were touched by Penny are invited to join in honoring her memory and the love she so freely shared. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the dedicated staff at Mt. Sinai Hospital and Penny’s Caretaker Quanisha, for their exceptional care and support during her final days. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Penny’s memory to a charity of your choice, reflecting her lifelong commitment to helping those in need. Penny's vibrant spirit and unwavering kindness will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her, and her absence will be profoundly felt by the many hearts she touched. May her soul find eternal peace and her memory live on in the love she shared.