Gladys Irene Bennett's Obituary
Gladys Irene Collins Bennett, formerly of Galestown, passed away on September 13, 2015 at Aurora Senior Living of Manokin. She was 80.
She was born in Lewes, DE, July 17, 1935 the daughter of the late Percy James Collins and Evelyn W. Welch Collins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Neal Bennett, Sr.
Gladys graduated from Caroline High School in the class of 1953. She worked at C & P Telephone as an Operator from 1953-1966 she left to raise her family. She worked at Perdue Hatchery from 1981 until her retirement in 1998. She enjoyed making crafts, puzzles, and spending time with her good friends and family.
She is survived by two children, Donna Callaway and her husband, John, Walter Neal Bennett, Jr. and his husband, Rocco Stellato all of Salisbury, two grandsons, John W. Callaway, Jr. and his wife, Stacey of Berlin, Bennett J. Callaway of Westminster, CO, three great-grandchildren, Theresa Cooper, Tegan Franklin, and Cheyenne Franklin, and her beloved dog, Chester.
The family would like to thank the staff at Aurora Senior Living for the devoted care and love shown to Gladys.
Services at Galestown Cemetery were private. To share memories with the family please visit www.framptom.com.
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