Annie Laura Bennett passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Laura was greeted in heaven by her husband, Paul, son, Jeff, and a host of family, friends & pets…but not Nipper, because not all dogs go to heaven! Laura is survived by her sons Randy (Deb), Steve (Debbie) and Doug (Becky), daughter Paula (Andrew), daughter in law, Carol, 18 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

The 5th of 6 children, Laura was born on June 29, 1934 in Glendale, Utah to Rial Black and Kathleen Isom. She attended Dixie Junior College, where she met Paul. They were married in the Idaho Falls temple on August 7, 1953. Laura supported her husband through his army enlistment, dental school and residency, eventually settling in the Columbus, Ohio area in 1965.

A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Laura generously gave of her time and talents. In fact, often her children would ask if a freshly baked treat was for them, or to give away. Laura enjoyed gardening and sewing, and her grandchildren have fond memories of her strawberry jam.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd, Columbus, OH, 43231 with a funeral service immediately following at 6:00pm. She will be laid to rest at Grove City Cemetery on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

Laura's services will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.

Laura’s family would like to thank the staff of Oakleaf Village & The Grove, the therapists from Enliven Home Health and hospice providers, Nicole & Natasha. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Faith & Family Supportive Hospice Inc (630 Morrison Rd Ste 310, Gahanna, Ohio 43230) or The Grove (5546 Karl Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43229).