Ada "Evelyn" Bennett's Obituary
Ada Evelyn Hamm Bennett, 87, passed away December 3, 2017. She was a resident of Memphis and Collierville, TN. Ms. Bennett was born November 10, 1930 in Ramer, TN, the daughter of Velma and John Hamm. She was the retired Office Manager for Shelby Skipwith, Inc, a position she held for 35 years. Ms. Bennett was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wesley Bennett, and her brothers, Kelsey Hamm, Charles Hamm, Bill Hamm, and Gordon Hamm. She is survived by her three children, Jeff Bennett (Ellie), John A. Bennett, and Cindy Bennett Kessler (Frank): her grandchildren, Bradley Bennett Kessler (Courtney), Laura Kessler Mason, Evie Bennett, Katie Bennett, Hannah Bennett, and Elizabeth Bennett. She also leaves four great-grandchildren: Scarlett Mason, Amelia Mason, Charlie Kessler, and Maggie Kessler. The family sincerely thanks the staff of Quince Nursing Home & Rehab for their kindness and care for over two years. Visitation for Ms. Bennett will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis on Thursday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m., and a memorial service will follow at 5:30 p.m.
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