Nora R. Bennett's Obituary
Nora Ruth Bennett, 95 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on July 19, 2021 at Integrity Health Care of Columbia, IL. She was born May 31, 1926, in East St. Louis, IL, daughter of the late William, and Ruth, nee Peterson, Bennett.
Nora had retired from the Washington University - School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. She was an active member of the Women's Fellowship at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, IL.
Surviving are a niece, Gelene Lungwitz of Barnhart, MO; nephew, Dean (Barbara) Lungwitz of Dupo, IL; great nieces, Deanna (Andrew) Dennes, and Emily Mayer; dear friends, Jacqueline and Patricia, along with other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, William R. Bennett, Jr.; sister, Esther (Russell) Lungwitz; and half-sister, Dorothy Fellows; friends, Hetty Withers, and Joan Voelker.
Visitation will be Monday, July 26, 2021, 9:30 am - 11:00 am, at Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am, Monday, July 26, at the funeral home at 11:00 am, with Pastor Elizabeth Terrill officiating. Interment will follow in the Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: St. Paul United Church of Christ, 127 N. St. Paul, Columbia, IL 62236, or, Shriner's Hospital for Children, 4400 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 . For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.
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