Shirley E. Bennett

Bennett, Shirley E. Loving mother of Jeri (Dave) Reed, mother by marriage of Gay Bennett and Stacey Bennett. Cherished grandmother of Joia (John) Franks, Jeremy (Vennessa) Shuler. Devoted great grandmother of Jessica, Julianna, Jacob, Adeline, Summer, and Skitter, her grandcat and Maddie, her grandpup. Sister in law of Freda Wilson. Dear aunt of Billy, Sharon, Steven, Jimmy, Donna, Jeffrey, Tommy, and the late Terry, and many others. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents James H and Tressie A Wilson, her brother, William E and sister-in-law Marjorie Wilson, and her brother James D. Wilson.  Shirley passed away on August 1, 2019 at the age of 85. Shirley grew up in Lebanon and lived for a short time in Dayton. She worked for The Witt Company for nearly four decades. In retirement, she joined Partners in Prime and the Over the Hill Gang band. She volunteered for Partners in Prime and helped to establish a senior center in West Chester, raised money for many senior activities and organized many events. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati Columbus Rd. (Rt 42) Thursday from 12 until time of service at 1pm, burial will take place at Rest Haven Memorial Park immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.