Penny Pattie Robertson

Penny Pattie Robertson, aka Adele Duval Ludwig, passed away peacefully at home in Newark,
DE on April 20 at the age of 77. She previously lived in Ocean Pines, MD and Salisbury, MD. Penny was born and raised in Waynesboro, VA, where she was a state champion diver and excelled in gymnastics, dance and art. She lived most of her adult life in Seaford, DE, and was an active member of the Spade and Trowel Garden Club, the Nanticoke Hospital Auxiliary, St. John’s United Methodist Church, and the Seaford Golf and Country Club. She will always be remembered for her amazing artistic talent and her passion for creativity which was expressed in painting, sculpting, decorating, landscaping and entertaining. Penny was vibrant, energetic, compassionate and funny, and she will be deeply missed by all of those lucky enough to know her.

She is survived by sisters Pamela Harper of Rock Hill, SC and Peggy Graham of Merritt Island, FL; son Greg Robertson of Hockessin, DE; daughter and son-in-law Gale and Bob Vantrease of Newark, DE; grandchildren Corteney, Cameron, Hadley and Quinn Robertson and Cody, Andraya and Austin Vantrease; as well as one great-grandson, Landon Vantrease.

Friends are encouraged to gather and celebrate her life at Sunnybrae Mansion, 416 NE 10^th St, Milford, DE on Saturday, May 19^th from 12-3pm.

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Celebration of Life:

Sunnybrae Mansion, 416 NE 10^th St, Milford, DE on Saturday, May 19^th from 12-3pm.

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Robin Marine lit a candle and writes,

Greg, Gale and Bobby: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Or thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Robin

04/25/2018 02:53 pm

Cindy Standard and family lit a candle and writes,

Such a special lady . Her humor continues to make me smile. She will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.

04/25/2018 10:16 pm

Schmitts writes,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thought's and prayers are with you during this time. Please let us know if you need anything. Andrew and Alyce

04/26/2018 11:05 am

Stanley Tobin lit a candle and writes,

Penny was like a second mother to me through most of my younger years. I have always loved and admired her for her joi de vivre, her boundless positive energy, and her unmatched creativity in everything she did. Her artistic talent was truly exceptional and of course, she was one of the best mothers I will ever know. We will all miss her dearly...and offer our sincerest condolences to her wonderful family. God bless Penny

04/26/2018 05:37 pm

Anthony Betts lit a candle and writes,

I will always love Penny Robertson!!! She will always be a special light in my life!!! What an amazing, beautiful woman. I remember her as beautiful and “southron” and the epitomy of Virginia elegance. She was just different in a way that made us all proud to know a lady of her element. Penny was very unique in Seaford in a way that made me privileged to know her and her family. Waynesboro was a place I learned about from the Robertson clan before I went to college in Blacksburg, VA, but became familiar with on my many trips down to VA. Penny became more defined the more I drove through this beautiful part of this country. She is/was as “smooth” as from where she came. A more beautiful place on earth does not exist and she is of that place. You will forever be that to me, Penny!! Oh, and I hope I can make your macaroni salad even a tenth as well as you did. I love you!

04/27/2018 12:02 am

Sylvia Showker Williamson lit a candle and writes,

Penny, you were always a special friend throughout our school years together! You always put a smile on everyones face when you were in their presence. You were a friend to all who knew you. I know you will leave a big void in the hearts of the many family and friends who were fortunate to share life with you. May God continue to bless those who are left behind. Till we meet again! Love, Sylvia

04/27/2018 10:46 am

Joyce Key Gibson writes,

Penny was a classmate of mine at Waynesboro High School in Waynesboro, Virginia. I always remember her as being very happy and energetic person. I never saw her without her big smile. May God Bless all of her family.

04/27/2018 11:05 am

Edna Simmons Lozosky lit a candle and writes,

I am so glad I got to be with and enjoy Penny’s company at the Class of 1959’s fiftieth reunion. My deepest sympathy and love to all of Penny’s family. Love Edna Simmons Lozosky, class of 1959

04/27/2018 03:26 pm

Mary Anne Genshaw lit a candle and writes,

I was lucky enough to live across the street from Penny and saw her talents first hand. She was amazing- change the color of a room in a day. Watched her sculpt her beloved poodles and some local squirrels. For a Super Bowl Miami against? she sculpted a dolphin headed for the goal post There was nothing she couldn’t do artisticlally. She was so much fun as a friend and neighbor. Love her and will miss her. My deepest sympathy to her family

04/28/2018 12:54 pm

gail beers writes,

She was bright, articulate, talented , caring and compassionate and I will miss her fun and being her friend.

04/30/2018 12:07 pm

Mike Hunt writes,

She must have been so proud of her grandson!! Killer Austin.

09/03/2019 09:03 pm

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