Penny Carolyn Bolyard, aged 86, passed away on April 25, 2026, in Hemphill. Born on February 1, 1940, in Port Arthur, to Duward Moss and Pauline Hollis Moss, Penny was a cherished member of her community and a devoted family figure. Penny spent many years as a clerk for Gulf States Utilities, a role that highlighted her dedication and hard work. A longtime resident of Groves, before moving to Sabine County in 1995, she was deeply involved in her community. She was an active member of the Fairdale Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher and assisted with Vacation Bible School, reflecting her strong faith and commitment to service.

Her hobbies included sewing and quilting, having made quilts for all her children and grandchildren. Penny was also an avid rose gardener, a great cook, and enjoyed swimming. She loved family gatherings and cooking for her family. You would often find her on the floor playing with her grandchildren or following them around. She taught her grandchildren to swim, fish, and craft, and even learned to play the ukulele, showcasing her zest for life and love for her family.

Penny is survived by her husband of 67 years, Richard Bolyard of Fairmount; sons, Ricky Bolyard of Port Neches and Kyle Bolyard of Hemphill; daughter, Becky Browning and husband, Wayne, of Buna; brother, Don Moss and wife, Juinez, of Bevil Oaks; sisters, Liz Moss of Groves, Debbie Wilhite and husband, Trevor, of Austin, and Diana Durbin and husband, Floyd, of Nederland; grandchildren, Jena Istre and husband, Chance, Jake Browning and wife, Kortnie, Emily LaVergne and husband, Bryan, Kaylee Bolyard, and Elizabeth Bolyard; and great-grandchildren, Madeline Istre and Monica Istre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Duward and Pauline Moss; sister, Virginia Crawford; niece, Chelsey LeBlanc; and nephew, Bryan Moss.

Funeral services will be held at Fairdale Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Bro. Bo Owens and Bro. J. R. McDonald, under the direction of Starr Funeral Home, Hemphill, Texas.

Visitation is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. until the service time.

Burial will follow at Mt. Sinai Cemetery with Kyle Bolyard, Ricky Bolyard, Wayne Browning, Jacob Browning, Bryan LaVergne, and Chris Crawford serving as pallbearers.

Penny Carolyn Bolyard's life was marked by her love for her family, her dedication to her community, and her faith. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome. com.