Connie Lou Pernell, 71, of Panama City, passed away early Monday, December 3, 2018 in her home. She was born June 14, 1947 in Ashland, Kentucky, and raised in nearby Greenup. She worked as the center coordinator for Weight Watchers in Panama City, was an avid reader and enjoyed hiking with her grandchildren. She was an active member of Northstar Church.

Connie was preceded in death by her father, Jacob Louis Meeks. Survived by her mother Virgie Damron; husband Jimmie Pernell; four stepchildren Stacy, Herbie (Deborah), Andrew (Rebekah), Nicholas (Lauren); two grand-daughters, Audrey and Declan; brother, David Meeks (Beverly) and sister, Rita Talbert (Chester). A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to http://www.kidney.org/ in memory of Connie Pernell.