BENNETT, JANE ELLEN "MIM," 78, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Baptist Hospital East.
She was born January 17, 1931 in Louisville where she later married her loving husband Don Bennett of 59 years on September 9, 1950. Together they owned a successful printing company, shared many wonderful friendships and raised a beautiful family.
She attended Shively Baptist Church and was actively involved in her faith. She is deeply loved and remembered by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Florence and Earl Washer; her brother, Earl Washer Jr.; sister, Nina Thomas; niece Sharon Cantrell; and nephew Wayne Washer.
She is survived by her husband, Don Bennett; her children, Benny Bennett (Theresa) and Vicki Campbell (Jeff); her grandchildren, Jeremy Campbell (Jenny) and Amie Jane Campbell; her great- granddaughter, Jenna Campbell; her sister, Earlene Cantrell; nieces Pam Hale, Debbie Fowler (Fred), Geri Meyers (Earl), Sandy Strange (David), Tammy Williams (Steve) and Robin Seigwald (Kenny); nephews, Danny Cantrell (Patty), Earl "Rocky" Washer (Loray), Donnie Smith (Betty); and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service will be noon Wednesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with burial to follow in Resthaven Memorial Park, 4400 Bardstown Rd. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Wayside Christian Mission. Online condolences at www.owenfunera lhome.com