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Frances Dorothy Bennett

1931 - 2017

Frances Dorothy Bennett obituary, 1931-2017, Hartland, MI

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

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Keehn-Griffin Funeral Home, Brighton

706 W. Main St

Brighton, Michigan

Frances Bennett Obituary

Bennett

Frances Dorothy age 86 of Hartland formerly of Detroit and Farmington Hills passed away Tuesday afternoon October 3, 2017 at Caretel Inns of Brighton. She was born on June 17, 1931 in Southfield the daughter of Frank and Mae Edna (Myrold) Irwin. On October 1, 1955, she married Raymond Charles Bennett in Detroit. Frances was a member of Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Brighton where she was involved in Community Bible study. Prior to her retirement, she owned and operated Dorothy Bennett Beauty Salon in Detroit for over 20 years.

Surviving in addition to her husband Raymond are her children: Debra (John) Moretto of Brighton and Mike (Lynne) Bennett of Howell; 14 grandchildren: Kristin, Robert, Linley, Deanna, Laura, Ashley, Hannah, Isaiah, Micah, Daniel, Maylisa, Kailee, Melissa and Rachael. 13 great grandchildren: Brandon, Jake, Damon, Ava, Lucy, Julia, Bella, Oliva, Lana, Shailen, Riley, Xander and Laney. She is also survived by two sisters Helen and Phyllis and by one brother Phillip.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday October 6, 2017 at the Brighton Assembly of God. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday October 5, 2017 from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. and on Friday morning beginning at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Brighton. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Bennett's name are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or Forgotten Man Ministries with envelopes available at the Keehn Funeral Home, Brighton. Please visit Dorothy's Book of Memories at www.keehnfuneralhome.com

Published by Livingston Daily Press & Argus on Oct. 5, 2017.
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I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. It's never easy to go through loosing someone you dearly love. I hope you can find some comfort in your time of loss. Reading Isaiah 61: 1,2 helped me when I was going through my loss.

October 5, 2017

My sincere condolences for your loss. May the scriptural thought of John 17:3, comfort you during this time of grief. RH

October 5, 2017

My deepest sympathy to your family at such a difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find some comfort and peace from the God of all comfort. 2Co.1:3

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Brighton Assembly of God

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Fairview Cemetery

Brighton, MI

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Brighton Assembly of God

MI

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Brighton Assembly of God

MI

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706 W. Main St, Brighton, MI 48116

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