OBITUARY
Carolyn Ann Bennett Hamrick
July 25, 1940 – January 13, 2021
Carolyn Ann Bennett Hamrick, age 80, of Marietta, GA passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021. Carolyn was born in Calhoun, GA on July 25,1940. Her parents were Marion Dennis Bennett and Bertha Goss Bennett. She was the oldest daughter of nine children. Kenneth Bennett (deceased), Catherine Brookshire, JR Bennett (deceased), Doyle Bennett (deceased), Ted Bennett (deceased), Joyce Silvers, Jimmy Bennett, and Jan Hancock.
Carolyn’s proudest achievement was being a surgical nurse. She began her nursing career at Gordon Hospital in Calhoun, GA. She was in the nursing field for over fifteen years. Assisting in over 5,000 surgeries including one of the first heart transplant surgeries in Atlanta, GA.
After nursing she and her husband became business owners and opened Carolyn’s Cards & Gifts on Barrett Parkway. She sold greeting cards, collectibles & gift items.
After retiring she enjoyed bird watching, reading, history, trips, and adventures with her brothers and sisters.
Her husband, Bonny Guy Otis Hamrick, of 34 years passed away in May of 1991. She is survived by her daughter Patti Brown, son-in-law Bruce Brown, sister Catherine Brookshire, sister Joyce Silvers, brother Jimmy Bennett, and sister Jan Hancock.
A remembrance service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday January 18th at H.M. Patterson & Son-Canton Hill Chapel, 1157 Old Canton Road NE, Marietta, GA 30068. An on-site reception will be held immediately after the service.
FAMILY
- Patti Brown (Bruce Brown), Daughter
- Jimmy Bennett, Brother
- Joyce Silvers, Sister
- Catherine Brookshire, Sister
- Jan Hancock, Sister
Services
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Funeral Service
Monday, January 18, 2021
Memories
Carolyn Ann Bennett Hamrick
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ADD A MEMORYChristine Dunn
January 18, 2021
The first time I met Carolyn, she was so loving and gracious. She adopted me as her 2nd daughter and was a calm and positive influence, for the next 54 years. I loved her as I was blessed to have Patti as my best friend.
Carolyn instilled responsibility in her daughter from an early age. She trusted us. I am not saying there were not any teenage issues; Carolyn might be a refuge, but she could put her foot down…and did!
Carolyn and Otis doted on their daughter, encouraging her to be honest, brave, and loyal and they were adamant Patti pursue education. I sat next to them at Patti’s college graduation, sharing my tissues with Carolyn when hers got soggy.
I will remember Carolyn as a loving hug. I wish I had taken the time to get many more hugs.
It is time for you to rest, Mom. You’ve earned it.
Jonah Campbell
January 16, 2021
Patti,
Mother and I are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Jean Bennett McClure and Jonah
Joyce Silvers
January 15, 2021
Memories of a good time with our sister
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Biography
Carolyn Ann Bennett Hamrick, age 80, of Marietta, GA passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021. Carolyn was born in Calhoun, GA on July 25,1940. Her parents were Marion Dennis Bennett and Bertha Goss Bennett. She was the oldest daughter of nine children. Kenneth Bennett (deceased), Catherine Brookshire, JR Bennett (deceased), Doyle Bennett (deceased), Ted Bennett (deceased), Joyce Silvers, Jimmy Bennett, and Jan Hancock.
Carolyn’s proudest achievement was being a surgical nurse. She began her nursing career at Gordon Hospital in Calhoun, GA. She was in the nursing field for over fifteen years. Assisting in over 5,000 surgeries including one of the first heart transplant surgeries in Atlanta, GA.
After nursing she and her husband became business owners and opened Carolyn’s Cards & Gifts on Barrett Parkway. She sold greeting cards, collectibles & gift items.
After retiring she enjoyed bird watching, reading, history, trips, and adventures with her brothers and sisters.
Her husband, Bonny Guy Otis Hamrick, of 34 years passed away in May of 1991. She is survived by her daughter Patti Brown, son-in-law Bruce Brown, sister Catherine Brookshire, sister Joyce Silvers, brother Jimmy Bennett, and sister Jan Hancock.