Joy Ann Bennett

Joy Ann Bennett

Washington

Joy Ann Bennett, age 78, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Joy said that during her illness, Jim spent a lot of time waiting on her so she will wait on him to have their services together. Celebration of life services will be held at a much later date at the United Presbyterian Home with interment to be held at the Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorials have been established for the First Baptist Church or Paws and More. The Jones & Eden Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent for Joy’s family at www.jonesfh.com

Joy was born June 30, 1945, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Marion (Widdifield) Mills. She graduated from Washington High School in 1963 and attended college at UNI, William Penn and Kirkwood. In 1966 she married Jim Bennett and they spent their lives in Washington, Iowa.

Joy worked at McCleery Cumming Calendar Factory and later for Dr. Smith and Dr. Westphal. Joy assisted Jim for many years in his brick laying business. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Red Hats and Fortnightly.

She is survived by Jim Bennett of Washington, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Phil Mills and Bill Mills.