of Little Rock, AR
May 18, 1934 - December 13, 2013
Mrs. Virginia "Jenny" Louise (Greer) Bennett of Little Rock, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, December 13, 2013 at the age of seventy-nine.
She was born in Weldon, Arkansas, the daughter of R.A. "Tom" Greer & Atheleen (Cruse) Greer. Jenny was the beloved wife of Lonnie Bennett. She was an avid tennis player, a voracious reader, a wonderful and fun cook, and an excellent hostess. She also possessed a priceless sense of humor. Jenny was a true southern lady who exemplified the qualities that makes this country great. She was the best "grandmama" there ever was. She will be truly missed and always loved by her many friends and family.
Jenny was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and three sisters, Anna Jean Guinn, Betty Krone and Tommie Adams.
She is survived by two daughters: Dianne Cobb and husband, Lloyd, of Little Rock, Leanne Elliott and husband, Chris Shireman, of Jacksonville; four grandchildren: Lindsey Roberts and husband, Kelly, Blake Elliott and wife, Gretchen, Bennett Cobb, and Neeley Courtney and husband, Steven; three great-grandchildren: Jack Roberts, Parker Courtney and Serena Elliott; two brothers-in-law, Billy Bennett and George Krone. Jenny is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 17 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Arkansas. Family will receive friends from 3:00-4:00 P.M., Tuesday at Jackson Funeral Home in Newport.
Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or Arkansas Cancer Research Center (ACRC).
Local arrangements made by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 224-8300.
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Tom and Jackie Lorenzo
Thursday, December 19, 2013
We wanted to extend our sympathy.
Dianna Talley Roller
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Dianne and Leanne,
So sorry to hear about your mother. I know she will be missed tremendously by all who were fortunate enough to know and love her. Please accept my sincere condolences. I will keep you close in thought and prayer. I extend to you my deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
Love,
Dianna (Talley) Roller
Bobby Forrester
Monday, December 16, 2013
Mrs. Jenny was a one of a kind lady, She had a way about her that made you feel very special. She has always owned a part of my heart from the first day I met her. My thoughts are with your families at this time of sorrow. Love ya. ..
Holli B. Tucker
Monday, December 16, 2013
I loved her like a mother. She never failed to accept me in all that I ever was. My heart is sad.
Love to Leanne, Dianne and the family.
polly hulett
Sunday, December 15, 2013
to the bennett family- i am so sorry for your loss of jenny, i loved her and all the greer girls. i grew up with them. jenny was a delight to be around, she never met a stranger, my love and prayers to all of you. polly may hulett
polly hulett
Sunday, December 15, 2013
to the bennett family- i am so sorry for your loss of jenny, i loved her and all the greer girls. i grew up with them. jenny was a delight to be around, she never met a stranger, my love and prayers to all of you. polly may hulett
Fred Herman
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Great memories of Jenny,Tennis,friendship,parties and always encouragement.Dianne and Leanne you will be in my prayers.a wonderful southern Lady!
Leanne Elliott
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Mama, Love you so much and will miss you so very much. Your are with Daddy now and I know it's been a joyous reunion. You two had such a romance and you have missed him terribly.. Our family will not be the same without our Grandma. You were wonderful and generous and loving to all of us - all of the time. I'll miss you every day and pray to be reunited with you and Daddy when my life here is over. Love always, Leanne