Juanita June Bennett

Juanita June Stroud Bennett was born December 30, 1930, in Temple, Indiana. She was the second of ten children born to Ivan Stroud and Mildred Scott; Ivan “Junior” Stroud (deceased), Clara Mae Stroud (Keith Miller), Mary Stroud Amelang (deceased), Bonnie Stroud Miles, Susie Stroud Isbel (deceased), Allen Stroud (deceased), Floyd Stroud (Geri Parks), Katie Stroud (Lenny Surowski), and Johnnie Stroud (Connie Drury).

Juanita married Charles V. Bennett of English, Indiana and they had five children; Larry Bennett (Kathy McGuckin) of Louisville, Kentucky, Danny Bennett (Suzanne Plumber) of New Albany, Indiana, William “Bill” Bennett (Jan Askew/deceased) of Cincinnati, Ohio, Suzanne Bennett (Richard Mauck) of Georgetown, Indiana and Melissa Bennett (Jameson Carroll) of New Albany, Indiana.

She was survived by six grandchildren; Drew Nichter (Sarah Cory) of Corbin, Kentucky, Vanessa Rae Bennett of New Albany, Indiana, Randi Bennett (Scott Hale) of Hamilton, Ohio, Casey Bennett of Cincinnati, Ohio, David Bennett (Michelle Garber) of Georgetown, Indiana and Brianna Carroll (James Addington) of Calhoun, Kentucky, and six great-grandchildren; Caroline and Sadie Nichter of Corbin, Kentucky, Levi and Logan Hale of Hamilton, Ohio; J.P. and Olivia Bennett of Georgetown, Indiana and Jaxon Carroll of Calhoun, Kentucky

Juanita was a devoted mother, loyal friend, and talented artist. Although she wanted to live to be 113, she passed away at the age of 92 at the Providence Retirement Home on Charlestown Road.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Memorial Service will be Friday, April 21, 2023, at 11:00 am at Kraft Funeral Services,708 East Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana 47150.

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person and they with me.

Revelation 3:20

Donations in lieu of flowers are welcome; Charlestown Place (formerly Providence Retirement Home 4915 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana 47150.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kraftfuneralservice.net for the Bennett family.