Francia Ann [Epperly] Bennett 1942-2010

EPPERLY, BENNETT, KRUEGER

Posted By: Curtis (email)
Date: 4/5/2010 at 12:25:48

Obituary -

(The Leon Journal-Reporter Leon, Iowa March 24, 2010)

FRANCIA ANN BENNET ... Francia Ann Bennett, age 67, of Holiday Island, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Springfield, Missouri from complications due to cancer. She was born May 4, 1942, in Leon, Iowa and is survived by her two brothers, Paul and Tom Epperly, her daughter Franchel Krueger, and her son, Jason Bennett. Francia was the adoring grandmother to four granddaughters and the proud aunt to many nieces and nephews. Francia's husband of 36 years, Gary Bennett, preceded her in death.

Francia live her life surrounded by her family and an ever growing network of remarkable friends she cherished for their enduring love and support. She was happiest sharing a recipe or entertaining frequent company at home. With her husband, Gary, and later on her own, but never alone, Francia faithfully enjoyed golfing, weekly card games, crossword puzzles, home decorating, as well as bright and easy conversation while cooking for anyone with an appetite. A generous wife, a dedicated mother, loyal friend; she was always available to pick the phone or welcome us through an eternally open front door for a beer or a bowl of chili. Francia will be remembered and deeply missed by all for her irreplaceable warmth and heart. Burial was in the Leon Cemetery on Saturday, March 20, 2010.