Margaret Bennett

Herrin- Margaret Bennett, 78, of Herrin, died at 1:35 PM, Monday, October 13, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Margaret was born on November 6, 1924 in Creal Springs to James & Leona (Lorenz) Bayles. She married George R. Bennett on December 19, 1941 in Charleston, MO. He preceded her in death on June 18, 1988. Mrs. Bennett was an accountant for many years at the Herrin Security Bank. She earlier worked for Universal Match in the Ordill Area. Margaret enjoyed her family, friends, music & gardening, especially flowers and plants. She was also skilled at making dresses and clothing for dolls. When her husband, George, retired the two of them enjoyed operating a Sno-Cone route in Herrin during the late 70s early 80s. Margaret was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. SURVIVORS: Son & dtr in law- Ray & Donna Bennett- Herrin Daughter & son in law- Jeannie & Ron Minter- Salem- OR Son- Darryl Bennett- San Jose, CA Six Grandchildren: Chris & Ellen Bennett- Jackson, TN Jason & Mindie Bennett- Hendersonville, TN Nathan Bennett- Herrin Mike & Susie Minter- Keizer, OR Shannon Bennett- San Jose, CA Stephanie Trimble- San Jose, CA Four Great Grandchildren: Aidan & Ethan Bennett- Jackson, TN Michael & Rachel Minter- Keizer, OR Sister- Dorothy Trapani- Herrin Sis & bro in law- Dora & Joe Palmer- Herrin Brother & sis in law- Bob & Mathilda Bayles- Creal Springs, IL Brother & sis in law- James & Sue Bayles- Herrin Several nieces & nephews & great nieces & nephews Many cousins Special friends: Loren Ralls- Herrin Ruth Smith- Johnston City Myrtle McCarty- Herrin Don & Janet Smith- Herrin She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter; Judith Trimble-Smallman, and one sister; Virginia Smothers. The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 17, 2003 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. Monsignor Ken Schaefer will officiate. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin. Visitation will be held from 6-9:00 PM, Thursday, October 16, 2003 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. A prayer service will be at 6:00 PM, Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to the OLMC/ St. Marys School Education Foundation or to San Carlo Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.