Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bennett, Wanda  "Monie" Lou (Flanders)  August 30, 2019
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Wed. Sept. 4, 20219

WANDA BENNETT
Leaving the struggles of this earthly life behind, Wanda Lou (Monie) Bennett 
of Ionia passed from this life to her eternal rest Friday, August 30, 2019, 
in Lansing.

She was born to Willis Hubert and Doris Marie (Aikens) Flanders on May 15, 
1933, their first and only child for almost 20 years. On July 15, 1951 she 
married George H. Bennett; they celebrated 64 years together living in Ionia. 
In 1953, George and Monie welcomed their first child just a few months after 
the birth of Monie's baby brother, so she was no longer an only child!

As was the custom in those days, Monie spent many years in the home as a wife 
and mother. She loved to feed family and friends and was an excellent cook 
and baker. For a time she baked homemade cinnamon rolls and sold them to 
neighbors and friends. Her home-baked white bread, served warm and smeared 
with butter, was mouth-watering. Another specialty was red velvet cake, which 
was frequently requested for birthdays and other occasions. later, Monie 
worked nine years at Arden's Corporation in Ionia.

Her family was the joy of Monie's life, and she and George spent many hours 
with their grandchildren. They loved to camp, frequently keeping their travel 
trailer for the summer at nearby lakes where the relaxed, fished and made 
many good friends. Camping at the Ionia free fair was her favorite end of- 
summer activity. Monie was particularly fond of the horses there, spending 
many hours in the horse barns, but she idolized actor John Wayne even more 
than horses. Visiting with friends (drop-in or invited), while enjoying a 
cold tea with lots of ice or a cup of coffee was another favorite past time.

Monie was preceded by her faithful husband George in 2015, her parents, son 
Kim Bennett, brothers-in-law James Bennett and Chuck Bennett and sister-in-
law, Clarabelle Hatt.

Left to cherish her memory are son Kirk (Charlotte) Bennett of South 
Carolina, daughter Kelly Mendez of Grand Ledge; grandchildren Derek Bennett, 
Jason (Lexi) Bennett, Felix Mendez, KJ (Kelly) Bennett, Dan Bennett, Jessie 
(Luke) Cassel, Ricky Mendez, and Michael Mendez; nine great-grandchildren and 
one great-great grandson, brother Joseph (Sally) Flanders, Aunt Barbara 
Raglin, brother-in-law Walter (Barbara) Bennett and Bob (Pat) Bennett; 
sister-in-law, Jean (Dann) Werner; special cousins, Mary (Bill) Cooper and 
Vicky Hummel; many nieces, nephews and good friends.

Per her wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements in care of Lake 
Funeral Home of Ionia. Online condolences may be made at lakefuneralhomes.com



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