Penny Jo Buse, age 47, of Albert Lea, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, at her home.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the time of the service.

She was born Dec. 29, 1959. Penny will be remembered dearly by her family at Hardee&8217;s. We remember her as a fun, kind-hearted, helpful, caring, and persistent person. She will be missed by all who have come in contact with her. Penny always tried to make you smile, laugh, or be in a good mood no matter what the day was like. Penny had a unique personality. If you let her, she would grow on you.

Penny is survived by her grandchildren, Jada and Jamari, her friends, and her family at Hardee&8217;s. Penny worked for Hardee&8217;s for almost 4 years. She definitely will be missed by all.