Louise Bennett

1924 - 2016

Louise Bennett, 92, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016, in Farmington. She was born March 4, 1924, in Huntington, W. Va. to Syd and Hilda Dilley. Louise grew up in Ironton, Ohio and worked in various war production industries during World War II. She married Stanley Bennett, Jr. on December 15, 1944 and then remained married until his death in 2006. Louise was a pastor's wife while Stanley preached at several Churches of the Nazarene in the Central Ohio District. She played piano and baked and decorated wedding cakes for congregation members and served the Lord to the best of her ability. After moving to New Mexico in 1969, she diligently raised her two sons, Lyndy and Bryan, and continued to serve the Farmington Church of the Nazarene until her death. She was an accomplished quilt maker and wife, mother, and friend beyond compare. Louise was preceded in death by her husband; Stanley Bennett, Jr.; parents, Syd Dilley and Hilda Dilley; brother, Larry Dilley; and granddaughter, Amanda Michelle Bennett. She is survived by her sons, Lindy (Denise), of Farmington and Gallup, Bryan (Belinda), of Mesa, Ariz.; brothers, Jim Dilley, Burk Dilley, Carl Dilley; sisters, Elnora Humphrey, Marcella Kelly; grandchildren, Melodie Bennett, Lilianna Bennett, April Stovall, Travis Bonnell, and John Bonnell. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 6 at Crossroads Community Church, 2400 N. Butler Ave. in Farmington, officiated by Reverend David West. Interment will follow immediately at Memory Gardens Cemetery. A reception will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church. Funeral arrangements are with Farmington Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St., 505-325-2211. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at farmingtonfuneral.com.