Patricia Jeanne Bennett
– October 3, 2024
Patricia Jeanne Bennett of Kings Point, Sun City Center, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2024, at LifePath Hospice House in Sun City Center, following a brief illness.
Pat was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, to the late John A. and Agnes McDonnell Weaver on September 29, 1930. After graduating from college, Pat moved to Miami where she began her career as a medicare inspector for State of Florida laboratories. On February 8, 1964, she married James Robert Bennett in Miami. Following retirement, Pat and Jim moved to Kings Point where Pat was well known for making beautiful jewelry. She served as president of the Lapidary Club in Kings Point for many years and was always willing to share her knowledge of the art. She also enjoyed knotting, quilling, making ceramics and many other arts and crafts. Pat was fortunate to visit many countries throughout her lifetime, and she was always up for a new adventure.
In addition to her parents, Pat was predeceased by her husband, James Robert Bennett, on December 13, 2012; brothers, John A. (Jack) Weaver Jr., Francis (Frank) Weaver and George Frederick (Fred) Weaver; nephews, Thomas Weaver and John Weaver; and niece, Betty Weaver.
She is survived by her sister, Mary Ella Schafer, of Adena, Ohio, and brother, James L. Weaver, of Wheeling, West Virginia, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pat will especially be missed by all of her friends in Kings Point.
A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadelupe Catholic Mission, 16650 US Hwy 301 S., Wimauma, Florida, on October 24, 2024, at 10 a.m. with Father George Gyasi officiating.
Pat was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, to the late John A. and Agnes McDonnell Weaver on September 29, 1930. After graduating from college, Pat moved to Miami where she began her career as a medicare inspector for State of Florida laboratories. On February 8, 1964, she married James Robert Bennett in Miami. Following retirement, Pat and Jim moved to Kings Point where Pat was well known for making beautiful jewelry. She served as president of the Lapidary Club in Kings Point for many years and was always willing to share her knowledge of the art. She also enjoyed knotting, quilling, making ceramics and many other arts and crafts. Pat was fortunate to visit many countries throughout her lifetime, and she was always up for a new adventure.
In addition to her parents, Pat was predeceased by her husband, James Robert Bennett, on December 13, 2012; brothers, John A. (Jack) Weaver Jr., Francis (Frank) Weaver and George Frederick (Fred) Weaver; nephews, Thomas Weaver and John Weaver; and niece, Betty Weaver.
She is survived by her sister, Mary Ella Schafer, of Adena, Ohio, and brother, James L. Weaver, of Wheeling, West Virginia, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pat will especially be missed by all of her friends in Kings Point.
A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadelupe Catholic Mission, 16650 US Hwy 301 S., Wimauma, Florida, on October 24, 2024, at 10 a.m. with Father George Gyasi officiating.