Penny Lynn Bush

Penny Lynn Bush, aged 63, passed away in Medford, Oregon on November 13, 2025. She was born on November 6, 1961, in Peoria, IL, and graduated from Limestone Community High School in 1979. Throughout her career, she worked at various places including Hiram Walkers, Wiser’s Jewelry, Fitch Optical, Synergy Labs Colorado, and the Alaskan Railroad Company as a bookkeeper. She also specialized in magnetic healing arts for animals and achieved a black belt in taekwondo at Soo Kim Martial Arts.

Known to her friends as Moriya Alexander, Penny underwent a name change informally due to multiple head injuries that made her original name feel unfamiliar. She lived a unique and unconventional lifestyle, embracing a nomadic existence that led her to numerous adventures and friendships.

Penny lived life on her terms, fearlessly pursuing her passions and happiness. She resided in various states, including Illinois, Colorado, Alaska, California, Arizona, Montana, and Oregon, where she felt a deep connection to the natural surroundings, particularly the trees. Her profound love for nature, animals, and people was evident in her interactions, as she was known for her compassionate and understanding nature.

In her 63 years, Penny made a lasting impact on many individuals, forming meaningful relationships along her journey. She was preceded in death by her mother Georgia Rose Bush, birth father Richard Allen Bishop, adoptive father Jimmy nmi Bush, brother Brett Allen Bishop, nephew Thomas Bishop, nephew Benjamin Homan, grandparents, and several aunts and uncles, as well as her cherished dog Chelsea. She is survived by her three sisters, Teresa Bishop-Memphis, TN, Kristy Minnix-Bartonville, IL, and Vicky Potter-Bartonville, IL, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins who held a deep affection for her.

Penny, or Moriya, will be fondly remembered for her kindness, loyalty, zest for life, and adventurous spirit. Her playful nature and infectious joy touched the lives of those around her, leaving a void in the world for those who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.