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Amelda Bennett Obituary
She was born on Sept. 4, 1922, at her family's home at Kiester Station in rural Butler County. Her parents were Vernetta Sutton and Henry B. Kiester. She was seventh in a family of nine. She acquired her nickname "Spud" when her brother, in a family ballgame, said "She runs like Spud Davis (Pirates catcher)." Ever since, that has been her name.
Amelda went to school at Kiester Elementary, a one room school just down the hill from home, for several years. The family moved to New Hope and lived there for about a year. They then settled in Harrisville when Amelda was 13. She attended Harrisville High School.
"Spud" and Jim Bennett married in 1939. She enrolled at Slippery Rock University and earned a degree. She later also earned a master's in education. She taught at Portersville Elementary and later at Har-Mer Elementary, where she served as head teacher. She then taught at the middle school, where she retired in 1987.
Amelda was an active member of Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian for most of her life. She participated in many women's Bible studies over the years.
She was an artist and loved painting. She designed many of her own Christmas cards. She judged the posters at the Butler Farm Show annually and was involved in art classes and other activities.
Surviving is her loving husband of 75 years. James E. Bennett. The Bennetts have three sons, Robert (Delores), John (Maggie) of Harrisville and James (Susan) of Grove City. The family includes nine grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Louise Baseler (Paul) of Grove City and Emmy Lou Holtz (John) of Harrisville.
Amelda was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and four sisters.
BENNETT - Friends of Amelda Kiester Bennett, who died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, will be received at the Jamison Funeral Home, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville, on Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 443 N. Main St., Harrisville, with pastors Allen Moran and Peter Puliatti officiating.
Interment will follow at Prairie Cemetery.
Online condolences, flowers and sympathy cards may be sent to the family by visiting www.JamisonFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Amelda Bennett
January 27, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with the Bennett family.
Cindy Whallin
Pau and Karen Emmett
January 24, 2015
Mr. Bennett, John, Jim and family, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. May the "Peace of the Lord" be with you.
Karen MInehart
January 23, 2015
Jim and Sue I am so sorry for your loss. I remember her fondly. God rest her soul.
The Ron Isacco Family
January 23, 2015
Deepest sympathies to the Bennett family. May your fond memories of her bring you much peace and comfort.
Michael Kovalchik
January 23, 2015
To the Kiester Bennett Family,
Our heart and prayers are with you all.
January 21, 2015
John and family, We were very sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our prayers.
Beau and Linda Bell
Dana Himes Roman
January 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to the Bennett family. What a wonderful soul. I learned so much from her at Har-Mer. She will be missed.
David and Wanda Faith
January 21, 2015
Mr and Mrs Bennett were our friends and neighbors since we moved to Frampton Rd in 1979. They always lent a helping hand and were ready to come to any one's aid in a moment's notice. She was a great teacher to our children and we have missed them very much since we moved to FL. We extend our sympathy to the entire Bennett family and pray for God's comfort to you all. (Mr. Bennett, we love and miss you.)
January 21, 2015
You have our deepest sympathy .Don and Kim Albert
Melane Uber-Humphrey
January 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Bennett family. She was truly a good person and a Great teacher.
Spud, Janet Barnes, and my Mom Bonnie Adams. I don't remember what was so funny outside Cunningham Funeral Home. They were great friends.
Mike Adams
January 21, 2015
Nicole Wheeler
January 21, 2015
Spud was my next door neighbor. I rented the tiny house across the street. She was a great woman! We shared my kitty Garfield as he loved her so much! Spud loved Christmas...she made me delicious cookies every year & always said 'I think its so wonderful to have the tradition of Christmas lights during the darkest time of the year'. I still think about that every year. she was also the first to teach me about gardening...now I have a house full of plants! Spud...youre very loved! Prayers for the family.
Ken Mills
January 21, 2015
I had the privilege to serve as Middle School Principal for several years before Spud retired. She was an excellent teacher and a wonderful person. My deepest sympathy to the Bennett family.
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