Joyce Bennett

Carolyn Joyce Bennett, age 89, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky.

Joyce was born on April 1, 1935 in Wyandot County, to Ray C. and Gladys May (Ward) Shaffer, both of whom are deceased.  She married Richard A. Bennett on October 16, 1955 at the Beech Grove Church and he passed away on August 23, 2009.

She is survived by her 3 sons: Douglas Bennett of Upper Sandusky, Mark Bennett of Harpster, and Dirk (Alexis) Bennett of Upper Sandusky along with 5 grandchildren: Sara Bennett, Benjamin Bennett, Brooke Robertson, Jevin Bennett, and Kaitlin Bennett. Extended family: Evan Brodkin and Dylan Robertson, and 3 great grandchildren: Mason Bower-Boron, Wade Robertson, and Oliver Robertson.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 7 brothers: Raymond, Eldon, Wallace, Foster, Kenneth, Calvin and Frederick Shaffer, and 2 sisters: Crystal May Cole and Clara Louise Schoenberger.

She was a 1953 graduate of Wharton High School and a member for over 60 years of Trinity United Church of Christ in Upper Sandusky.

Joyce was a sports fan and enjoyed following the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Pittsburgh Steelers.  She enjoyed watching Hallmark movies, cooking, bird watching (especially red cardinals), and going out to eat with friends and family. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Funeral services for Joyce Bennett will be held at 11:00am Thursday, December 12, at the Lucas Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky, with Rev. Brad McKibben officiating.  Burial will follow at Old Mission Cemetery.

Visitations will be held on Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and 6:00pm to 8:00pm on December 11th, at the Lucas Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky.

Memorial contributions may be made to USHS Music Boosters or Trinity U.C.C. and can be sent to Lucas Batton Funeral Home, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH  43351.

Special thanks to the staff at Vancrest for caring for her for the last three years and always treating her like family.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lucasbatton.com.

USHS Music Boosters

Trinity United Church of Christ
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351