Michele Pennington-Wadsworth

Michele Marie Pennington-Wadsworth, 45, of Great Falls, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016.A memorial service will be Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Center. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.Michele was born on July 10, 1971 in Spokane, Washington to Johnny and Anna Marie (Ocker) Pennington. They passed away when she was 10. She went to live with her Aunt Abbie and Uncle Hank, along with her Grandma Monessa Pennington in Logan, Montana.She married Roland Wadsworth on December 22, 2011 in Great Falls. She loved horses, music (especially guitar), poetry, cooking, and comedy.Michele had the greatest sense of humor out there, always willing to offer a smile and a laugh to the world. She was very compassionate and kind-hearted, willing to lend a hand, offer advice, or give a listening ear to anyone in need.She is survived by her husband, Roland; son Benjamin Rossi of McGuire AFB, NJ; stepchildren Cory Wadsworth, Cindy Montanarella, Kristi Carreon, and Melody Olson all of Phoenix, AZ, and Leann Wadsworth of Houston, TX; brother Terrance Pennington of Spokane, WA; Uncle Dwayne and Aunt Rosemary Pennington of Townsend; foster family, Vicki Bertz and her daughters, Amy and Jessica; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.Michele was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and brother Kevin Pennington.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a charity of your choice.