Wilma Jean Bennett

August 23, 1924 - February 6, 2021

Wilma “Jean” Bennett, 96, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 6, 2021 with family by her side. Jean was born August 23, 1924, in Lafayette to Oscar L. and Cora B. (Ellis) Clay. Jean was a 1943 graduate of Jefferson High School. She worked for General Telephone of Indiana (later GTE) until her retirement. In October of 1945 Jean married M. Dale Bennett and they enjoyed 57 years together until his passing in 2002. Jean was a member of Stidham United Methodist Church and volunteered at the food pantry for several years. Jean is survived by her niece, Carol (husband, Mike) Plant of Crawfordsville and nephews Edward M. (wife, Amanda) Clay of St. Louis and Stephen Clay of Lafayette; great nieces and nephews Erin Stott, Jennifer Sayers, Rebecca Clay, Michael Plant, and Joe Clay; by 8 great-great nieces and nephews; and special friends Perry and Shirley Prather. Jean loved her family and friends and their memory of her is treasured by them. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sister Violet, brothers Leon and Ed Clay and nieces Jane Clay, Pat Wise and Darlene Clay. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Hippensteel Funeral Home in Lafayette. Visitation will be one hour prior to the ceremony. Rev. Darin Hendrey will officiate. Interment will follow in West Point Cemetery. A live webcast of the funeral service will be available on our website www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America. PO Box 921 Wilton, NH 03086-0921 or to Stidham United Methodist Church 5300 S 175 W Lafayette, IN 47909 Current Covid-19 precautions will be observed along with social distancing and current government attendance guideline. Masks are required. Share memories and condolences at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com Click on the link below to watch the webcast for Wilma Jean Bennett. https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1119781