Penny Jo Mosley, age 73, of Shelby, passed peacefully Wednesday morning, March 19, 2025 at her home.
Penny was born December 28, 1951 in Shelby to the late Aril “Fuzz” and Ella (Jenkins) Argo. Penny spent her life caring for others. She was a dedicated nurse aide at Heritage Care Center in Shelby. She loved caring for people- it was her true passion and calling. She retired following 38 years of care.
As a hobby, Penny loved to go for walks and was a member of Mansfield Baptist Temple. Penny loved her family deeply and always had a soft spot for her animals.
Penny is survived by her children: Jerry Mosley, Jr. of Shelby, Jason Swank of Shiloh, and Tammy Gayheart of North Carolina; 13 grandchildren; Toni Mosley, Railynn Mosley, Jaxstin Mosley, Jason Swank II, Lexus Swank, Cheyenne Swank, Jacob Swank, Sierra Swank, Ardrion Collins, Eli Swank, Isaiah(Mikayla) Gayheart, Richard Black, Jr., Erin Gayheart; 10 great grandchildren: Avery, Dillon, Emery, Blake, Samuel, Sebastain, Shelton, Spencer, EverLee, Larkin; siblings: Debbie (Charlie) Eshelman of Shelby, Rex (Donna) Argo of Shelby; Ron Argo of Florida, and Sandra Mount of Florida; sister-in-law: Virginia Argo; and numerous other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Penny was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law: Doty Swank; son-in-law: Greg Gayheart; former husband and friend: Jerry Mosley, Sr.; brothers: Don Argo and Gary Argo; sister-in-law: Diane Argo; brother-in-law: Jack Mount; and niece: Heidi Mount.
At Penny’s request, calling hours and funeral services will not be observed. Burial will be in Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery, Shelby. Care for Penny and her family is being provided by the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, OH 44875.
Online condolences may be left on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).
Funeral Home: Penwell Funeral Home
Website: www.PenwellFuneralHome.com