Kathleen Ann Bennett

August 18, 1949 ~ October 31, 2017

Family

Kathleen Bennett, 68, surrounded by love and her family, traveled home to be with her Creator on October 31st, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kathleen was born in Toledo, Ohio to Ruth Politis and George Bennett. She had three babies of her own – Kenneth, Cherie and Angela – of which she deeply cherished. They would later give her ten grandchildren – Kayla, Lora, Marcus, Brion, Maxwell, Nicholas, Julie, Jessica, Luke and River – whose lives will always be better because of their dear Gramma. Her greatest baby – Bennett- was her great grandson and his Granny’s biggest fan. Kathleen spent her life raising children with love and kindness, from her younger brother and sisters, to her children,grandchildren and great grandchild, to her thirteen nieces and nephews, to her nannied babies and furbabies over the years. Kathleen’s love for her family knew no bounds. She was our caretaker, our teacher and forever our spiritual guardian.

Life

Kathleen loved good music and dancing with her boogey tribe, crab legs with real butter, playing cards all night, paintings, poetry and the smells of burning incense. Her soul was beautiful, her laughter was infectious, her song was captivating and her dresses were always tie-dyed.

Kathleen is survived by her 3 children and their families, Ken Kruzel, Cherie Syiek and Angie Daffinson; her 10 grandchildren, Kayla Myers, Lora Gammon, Marcus Kruzel, Brion Daffinson, Max Kruzel, Nick Syiek, Julie Syiek, Jessica Syiek, Luke Syiek and River Kruzel; and her great grandson, Bennett Myers, all of Atlanta, Georgia. Other survivors include her mother, Ruth Jacob; her brother and 4 sisters, Reed Bennett, Marsha Bennett, Barbara Eisenbrandt, Lori Greifelt and Nancy Counterman, along with their families, all of Toledo, Ohio; and her 3 shih-tzus, Jelly, Tip and Spot.

Service

Kathleen was, and always will be, our beloved hippie with peace, love and light in her heart. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, November 12th, 2017 from 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. in her home in Duluth, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Kathleen and her unending love and compassion for those around her by partaking in some act of kindness, share your joy, spread some love and light. Georgia Cremation– Duluth, GA is assisting the family 678-584-0914. Messages of condolence may be shared at www.GeorgiaCremation.com.