Mary Frances Bennett, 83, passed away on October 5, 2021 in Houston, Texas. She was born on December 11, 1937 in Houston, Texas to Raymond Orion Seitzler and Lilian Aldena Walker. She was lovingly raised by William Dread Smith and Laura Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert Earl Bennett, and brother, Raymond James Seitzler.
She is survived by her children, Ronald Earl Bennett, Jerry Lynn Bennett (Pamela), Deborah Sue Bennett, and Laura Jane Bennett. Grandchildren Sean P. Bennett, Duncan A. Bennett (Simone), Andre Corbin, Jeremy L.A. Bennett (Courtney). Great granddaughters, Lily, Adalie, and Olivia Bennett. She leaves to cherish many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mary grew up in Houston’s East End and attended Milby High School. Then, Mary met and married Robert Earl Bennett of Oakhurst on June 1,1957. They made their home in Houston, Texas. Mary was a homemaker that enjoyed raising their four children. She was a very compassionate person who loved her family and friends. She will be dearly missed by those whose lives she touched.
A visitation for Mary will be held Monday, October 18, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. Following the visitation will be a committal service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary's memory may be made to NBIA Disorders Association, https://www.nbiadisorders.org/.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Bennett family.
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