Nancy Bennett age 89 of Middleville, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Carveth Village in Middleville.
Nancy was born on July 28, 1925 the daughter of Gilbert and Nellie (Taylor) Shackell. She attended school in England, graduating in 1939. Nancy married Richard Bennett on December 4, 1946.
She worked for Hastings Manufacturing for a number of years, until retirement. Nancy enjoyed gardening. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Nancy greatest love was her family.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Nellie Shackell, husband, Richard Bennett and brother, Gilbert Shackell.
She is survived by her son, Terry and Christine Bennett, daughter, Sally and Don Hutchinson, grandchildren: Brad (Loni) Bennett, Shannon Wilson (Doug Beasley), Angie (Mike) Cronen, Kristy (Jeff) Warner, sister-in-law, Maxine (Don) Springer, many great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, nieces: Jan Miller, Sue (Mike) Murphy and many great nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Girrbach Funeral Home with a 1 hour visitation preceding the service from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Pastor Jason Thiel will officiate the service.