Wanda Gean Bennett

Wanda Gean Bennett, 80, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at her home in Arroyo Grande. She was born in Freedom, Okla., in June 1929 and moved to Arroyo Grande in 1958 with her husband, Jim, and daughter, Debbie. She worked as a waitress, deep muscle therapist and retired from home health care. Wanda enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, raising animals, quilting, canning, camping and country living. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone she met. She deeply loved her family and cherished her many friends. Her positive attitude, quick wit and caring heart made her a blessing to all who knew her. She practiced the art of unconditional love. Wanda is survived by her daughters Deborah Bowers and Tina Bennett; grandchildren Julia Bennett, Jenna Bennett and Jeffery Bowers; daughter-in-law, Susan Bennett; sisters Shirley Dunn, Wilma Saville and Lena Cornelison; brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. She joins her husband, James Boyd Bennett Sr.; son, James Boyd Bennett Jr.; son-in-law, Jeff Bowers; parents, Violet and William Thomas; and four brothers Gerald, Dean, Paul and Joe Thomas in the presence of the Lord. Wanda''s memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel, 1239 Longbranch Ave. in Grover Beach. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to the People''s Kitchen, a local food bank, or charity of your choice. Marshall-Spoo 489-5552 Grover Beach