Penny Ard

Penny Ard, 60, of Topeka lost her courageous battle with cancer on April 20, 2023. She was born August 25, 1962 in Topeka Kansas to Ronald and Marilyn Gast. She worked for Shawnee County Youth Center for over 30 years before retiring. She continued working for Aldersgate where she loved visiting with residents at mealtimes.

Penny was married to David Ard. They later divorced. They had two children that she loved deeply. She is survived by her daughter Heather Funnell (Keegen); son, David (Alex) Ard; daughter Laura Huntington (Peter); sisters, Marsha Goodyear (Tadd), Elizabeth Gamblin-Hutchins (Danny); brother Joseph (Penny) Gast; seven grandchildren, Hailey, Madison, Rowen, Gauge, Alina, Layla and Lee; and her beloved loyal dog Snickers.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation is planned. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, April 28 from 5-7 pm at Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N Kansas Ave., Topeka KS 66608. Memorial contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Awareness. To leave the family a message please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com