Lela Bennett's obituary , Passed away on December 9, 2020 in Ottumwa, Iowa

Lela Bennett

December 2, 1929 - December 9, 2020 (91 years old)

Ottumwa, Iowa

Lela Bennett's obituary , Passed away on December 9, 2020 in Ottumwa, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory

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Lela Bennett

December 2, 1929 - December 9, 2020 (91 years old)

Ottumwa, Iowa

Lela Bennett Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Lela Bennett of Ottumwa, Iowa, born in Grinnell, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 91, on December 9, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lela Bennett to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Thompson and Alvira Thompson (Weeks); her husband Robert W. Bennett; her son Orrin Bennett; and her grandchildren, Laura, Chris, Craig Wallace, Timothy, Tina and Teresa Samson.

She is survived by: her children, Jennet Johnson (Skip) of Sun City, Karen Bennett of Newton, Betty Samson (Jim) of Newton, Donna Blythe (Pat) of Reasnor and Kenneth Bennett (Deanna) of Dothan, Alabama. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Masks are required to attend the visitation and social distancing will be enforced.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory



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