Lilly Mills Bennett

LILLY M. BENNETT

BRIGHAM CITY-Lilly Mills Bennett died October 1, 2001 at her home in Brigham City, Utah of natural causes.
She was born November 10, 1918 in Marysvale, UT to Louis "L.V." and Leanora Thayne Mills.
Lilly graduated from Box Elder High School. She married William Frank Bennett on June 28, 1942 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1999.
Her first priority in life was her husband and children. She was a loving wife and mother.
Lilly worked as a cook for the Box Elder School district, she worked at Bunderson and Foothill Elementary Schools. Lilly was the manager of the Ice Cream Shop at the Intermountain Indian School where she enjoyed being a friend and a mother figure to many of the Navajo students. She worked for American Greeting Card Company prior to her retirement from the Internal Revenue Service.

Lilly was active in the 4-H Clubs and was a leader for many years. She was a judge for many of the local county fairs.

She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, ceramics and quilting. Lilly like to be outdoors, fishing, walking or just sitting on the patio visiting with family, friends, and grandchildren.
Lilly was a member of the L.D.S. Church. She had many callings in the Brigham City Wards.

She is survived by her four children: Diana (Byron) Pulsipher, Rockwall, TX; William Keith (Diane) Bennett, Riverdale, UT; Janice (Paul) Talmage, Layton, UT; Vickie (Gene) Smith, Lorena, TX; eight grandchildren: Keith and Dennis Pulsipher; Dan and Jeff Bennett; Candy Bennett Ashmore; Jeremy and Matt Talmage; and Jennifer Smith. She has six great-grandchildren and two more on the way. She is also survived by one sister, Lena Walker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and nine brothers and sisters.
The family would like to thank April Bate for the loving care she provided for our mother.
Services will be Thursday, October 4, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:45 to 10:40 a.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
October 3, 2001
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
October 4, 2001

CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, Utah 84302
October 4, 2001