Carol Rogers Bennett

FAIRHOPE Carol (Rogers) Bennett, age 69, a talented artist in several mediums, passed away surrounded by her children, December 15, 2012 in Fairhope, AL after a valiant two-year fight against cancer. Carol was born in Cleveland, OH to Fred Rogers and Gladys Smith (both preceding her in death). In death, she joins her “forever love” and husband Thomas Arthur Bennett. She met her husband at her 16th birthday party, fell immediately in love and they were married in June 1961. They had more than 50 years together before his 2010 passing from cancer. She was his most ardent, loyal and loving advocate and partner during his illness and their life together tending a small Madison, Ohio farm; earning her the nickname the “wolverine.” Carol and her husband retired to Alabama 13 years ago and she perfected her craft in stained glass, painting and fused glass art. She was very thankful for the many friends she made through her church and volunteer work at a local thrift shop. Survivors include her children Barbara Ann (Charlie) Vendeville and Steven Thomas Bennett (Perry, Ohio and Ashtabula, Ohio, respectively); two grandchildren Cara Ann Vendeville and Matthew Thomas Vendeville; a sister Patricia Rembacki (Texas); as well as numerous and amazing friends. A joint memorial service will be held for Carol and Tom Bennett on Saturday, December 22 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 28788 N. Main Street, Daphne, AL. Visitation will held after the church service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO ROAD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 www.wolfefuneralhome.net