Penny Patton: Counter
Patton worked at Farmtown for 20 years before she “retired” six years ago. Farmtown owner Mark Blackwell got her to return on March 1.
“I had been home, helping my husband, Tony,” she said. “He retired and we have four chicken houses, with more than 26,000 chicks per house.”
Tony and Penny have one son, Colby. Their granddaughter, Koti, turned five in March. They attend Bethlehem Baptist and love spending time with Koti. They also enjoy traveling, especially to the beaches of Alabama and Florida.
“I’ve learned a lot in 20 years,” she said. “There isn’t much I haven’t helped someone with at some point. And we have so many good people working here – everyone knows what they are doing – that can help our customers. Whatever a customer’s need is, there’s someone here who almost specializes in that area to help them.”
Patton is proud to be back working at the place she loves.
“My favorite thing is working with the customers,” she said, “and finding what they need for them, solving their problem. It’s a real thrill when a customer leaves happy and satisfied.”