Bennie Jean Abbott

Bennie Jean Abbott, 81, passed away June 1, 2009 at her residence in Mineral Wells. She was born March 12, 1928 in Mineral Wells the daughter of Benjamin and Virgie Calhoun Ivey. She was a Pythian Sister, and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion. She worked for Mineral Wells Police Department from 1981-1984, was a dispatcher for the Palo Pinto County Sherriff's Office from 1984-1992, was a peace officer from 1992-1993, and was a reserve officer from 1993-1994. She married J. E. Abbott Sr. on January 26, 1954 in Mineral Wells. Services will be 10 AM Wednesday, June 3, 2009 in the Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Chapel with Rev. Bobby Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Landreth Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. She is survived by her children and spouses: Samantha and Duane Walton of Mineral Wells, Becky Lou and Mike Lenhardt of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Robbie Clayton and Vickie Abbott of Mineral Wells, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by children: Mary Iverson and Douglas Edward Holloway Jr., her husband, parents, and sister: Jo Dean Huddleston.