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Mildred Bennett Obituary
She was born January 18, 1933, in Albion, a daughter of the late Jonathon and Hazel Adams Spaulding.
Millie graduated from Millcreek High School. She worked as an Avon District Manager for seven years and at Sears Department Store for twenty-three years, until her retirement. Millie was an active member of the Girard United Methodist Church, where she was involved in many committees and the Fairview Garden Club. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She loved her dogs.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Spaulding; and sister, Wilma Archacki.
Millie is survived by her husband, Donald Bennett, whom she married in 1952; two sons: Greg A. Bennett and his wife, Jane and Donn R. Bennett; and a daughter, Starlene K. Brooks and her husband, Robert. She is further survived by five grandchildren: Angela Rolph and her husband, Aaron, Stephen Bennett and his wife, Ashley, Kayla Brooks, Mara Bennett and Alexandra Bennett; as well as two great-grandchildren, Allie and Carter.
Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East, in Girard, on Monday from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. with Rev. Brock Beveridge officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Girard United Methodist Church, 48 E. Main, Girard, PA 16417.
The family would like to thank St. Mary's at Asbury Ridge and Great Lakes Hospice for their love, care and compassion.
Condolences may be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.
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brooke johnston
August 30, 2016
When I think of integrity, fairness, and caring, I think of Millie and always will. She was an awesome role model, a good, strong, Christian lady, and I sincerely looked up to her. She's at peace now but will be missed and remembered for all time!
RIP Wonderful Woman!
Samantha McBeth
August 22, 2016
Star, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful lady. She will be missed by so many people.
Stephanie Rivers
August 21, 2016
I always enjoyed when I had a chance to visit with Millie. She was such a genuine and friendly person. I loved to watch her and my Grandma, Lois Engell, interact. They always made me hope for such a long lasting friendship as they shared. Millie truly was a beautiful lady, inside and out. My condolences to her family.
Karen Engell
August 21, 2016
My memories have always had "aunt" Millie in them since I can remember.
Mom was always hauling me to lunch or the beach or shopping with Millie.
At Christmas I couldn't wait to get those presents full of Avon gifts, all kinds of little presents in one box, her presents were the best!
Every New Years I got to see her and usually tagged along to dinner with the adults Millie always had such a sweet smile.
I can remember her voice saying to mom, "ah Lowie". I started crying yesterday and said to my husband, do you think mom and Millie can have lunch together in heaven?
I always loved seeing and talking to Millie, whenever I was at the mall I would drag my friends up to meet Millie and say hi. If she had customers I didn't care if I had to wait, she was worth the wait. When I got my license if I was driving by the house and she looked like she was home I would stop and say hi, I hated when she moved, because I never felt comfortable stopping. Just 3 weeks ago I was in Girard and I wanted to stop and say hi, but I didn't know where she was to say hi to, I wish now I'd tried harder to find her. She was always in my thoughts when I was in her area, whether it was the mall, Fairview, or Girard. I love Millie and will miss her greatly.
Kimberly Bisbee
August 21, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss, Millie was a wonderfull person. She will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to your family. God be with u all.
Don and Millie the day they adopted Purdy.
Debra Gilmore
August 21, 2016
Very sorry to hear of Millie's passing. So glad we got to talk with her a couple weeks ago at KFC. We'll be praying for you and Purdy.
Betty Lou Snyder-Barczyk
August 21, 2016
Star,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. She was a very kind & sweet lady. Please know you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Peggy Rose-Allin
August 21, 2016
Star,
Very sorry for your loss.
Nancy Lewis
August 21, 2016
Don, Greg and Star, please accept my sincerest sympathy on the loss of Millie. She was always so very kind to me. Her smile and loving personality will be missed.
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