Obituary of Maurene B. Bennett

Maurene B. Bennett, age 72, of Lakeport, passed away February 23, 2013 at home in Lakeport. She was born Apr. 29, 1940 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Clarence and the late Mattie Mae (Black) Burkett. Maurene had an interesting life she owned a motorcycle, owned and operated a nursery for many years, was a blackjack dealer and worked as an esthetician in a beauty salon with her daughter. She loved her orchids, enjoyed planting, fishing, was a great cook and loved making pies, jams and picking mulberries with her twin granddaughters. She also loved to play cards with Pop and the grandkids. She is survived by her husband: David DeWitt Bennett, two sons: Dennis Gallo, Johnny Bennett, three daughters: Debra (Roger) McKee, Sharon (Ed) Boden, Vicky (Jerry) Dennard, one brother: William (Marie) Burkett, grandchildren, Jamie (Rob) Hawkins, BJ Hall, Destin Boden, William McKee, Dana (John) Pettrey, Danielle Dennard, Jordan Dennard, Sherri (David) Wilson, Jeremy Dennard, great-grandchildren: Mara (Jesus) Zamora, Melissa Sauvey, M-Lee Sauvey, Abigail Pettrey, Jackson Pettrey, Trent Dennard, Ryan Dennard, Jacob Wheeler, Cody Wheeler, one great great-grandchild Jesus Zamora, seven nieces, six nephews and best friends Paul and Emma Ruth Beck. She is also survived by her dogs: Zena and Baby Doll and her cats: Pebbles, Flash and Dirty Face. She was preceded in death by her grandson Brian McKee, two brothers Bill Burkett, Clarence Burkett, Jr. and sister-in-law Betty Burkett. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.