Catherine Bennett

Catherine Bennett, 82, longtime Brooklyn resident, passed away peacefully September 6, 2018. Catherine was born March 27, 1936, in the family farm house in Prairie City, Indiana, to the late Joe and Marcella Zenor. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary, who passed away in 1992. She met her husband Martin, while he was on a visit to Brooklyn. They later married, and at the time of his death, they were married for 60 years.

Catherine became active in politics when she turned 21. She served as vice precinct committee-person for several years and also as chairperson for Clay Twp. 2 for many years. She was the clerk/treasurer for the Town of Brooklyn for 27 years. Additonally, Catherine was a charter member of Sigma Beta Sorority. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church from age 11 and also active with United Methodist Women, serving as board member and treasurer for several years. She was also a member of Asbury Circle, serving as president at various times. Catherine also served as a board member of the Mooresville Senior Center. Always one to stay busy, Catherine was a room mother for 16 straight years and also served as president of the PTO while her children were in school.

She loved sending cards – an average of 200 per year. Always a caring lady, she always enjoyed making pies and peanut butter fudge for friends. Catherine was a woman of God and prayed daily for her children and grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered by a loving family and many friends.

Survivors include children, Mike Bennett (Carol) of Brooklyn, Lisa Powell of Brooklyn, and Tim Bennett (Joy) of Mooresville; grandchildren, Josh, Stephen, Jamie, Danielle, Lauren, Taylor, and Jesse; 7 great grandchildren.

Friends and family will gather to remember and celebrate the life of Catherine Bennett on Monday, September 10, 2018, 4 to 8 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at the funeral home. Pastor Dennis Payton will officiate, and burial will be in the Brooklyn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mooresville Senior Center or to the Asbury Circle at the First United Methodist Church. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.