LA SALLE - Eleanor "Missy" Bennett Marlow of La Salle, Texas, died February 7, 2013. She was born August 18, 1937 in Washington D.C. to Eleanor Freeborn Graves and Gen. Davis Dunbar Graves.
Missy had success in many careers: teacher, writer, advisor, secretary, philanthropist, caregiver, mother and grandmother. Missy enjoyed many things in life, dancing, skiing, riding, fishing, art, theater, music, literature, poetry, ice hockey, cooking, the beach, mountains, and people.
She attended St. Mary's Hall in San Antonio, graduated from Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont.
Missy was preceded in death by mother Eleanor Graves Bennett, her father General Davis D. Graves, her step father General John M. Bennett III, her brother Davis Graves Bennett.
She will be remembered as the brightest light at any gathering, the ultimate hostess, the person everyone wanted to know. Her wit, humor, and ability to tell a tale entertained all who knew her. Her honesty, love, and generous hospitality were legendary; None were turned away, all were welcome and accepted, loved and fed. Her home and heart were open to all walks of life. She adopted all strays as her own. She loved to dance. She loved to laugh. She led a vibrant life.
A celebration of life will be held on a future date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
Missy had success in many careers: teacher, writer, advisor, secretary, philanthropist, caregiver, mother and grandmother. Missy enjoyed many things in life, dancing, skiing, riding, fishing, art, theater, music, literature, poetry, ice hockey, cooking, the beach, mountains, and people.
She attended St. Mary's Hall in San Antonio, graduated from Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont.
Missy was preceded in death by mother Eleanor Graves Bennett, her father General Davis D. Graves, her step father General John M. Bennett III, her brother Davis Graves Bennett.
She will be remembered as the brightest light at any gathering, the ultimate hostess, the person everyone wanted to know. Her wit, humor, and ability to tell a tale entertained all who knew her. Her honesty, love, and generous hospitality were legendary; None were turned away, all were welcome and accepted, loved and fed. Her home and heart were open to all walks of life. She adopted all strays as her own. She loved to dance. She loved to laugh. She led a vibrant life.
A celebration of life will be held on a future date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
LA SALLE - Eleanor "Missy" Bennett Marlow of La Salle, Texas, died February 7, 2013. She was born August 18, 1937 in Washington D.C. to Eleanor Freeborn Graves and Gen. Davis Dunbar Graves.
Missy had success in many careers: teacher, writer, advisor, secretary, philanthropist, caregiver, mother and grandmother. Missy enjoyed many things in life, dancing, skiing, riding, fishing, art, theater, music, literature, poetry, ice hockey, cooking, the beach, mountains, and people.
She attended St. Mary's Hall in San Antonio, graduated from Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont.
Missy was preceded in death by mother Eleanor Graves Bennett, her father General Davis D. Graves, her step father General John M. Bennett III, her brother Davis Graves Bennett.
She will be remembered as the brightest light at any gathering, the ultimate hostess, the person everyone wanted to know. Her wit, humor, and ability to tell a tale entertained all who knew her. Her honesty, love, and generous hospitality were legendary; None were turned away, all were welcome and accepted, loved and fed. Her home and heart were open to all walks of life. She adopted all strays as her own. She loved to dance. She loved to laugh. She led a vibrant life.
A celebration of life will be held on a future date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
Missy had success in many careers: teacher, writer, advisor, secretary, philanthropist, caregiver, mother and grandmother. Missy enjoyed many things in life, dancing, skiing, riding, fishing, art, theater, music, literature, poetry, ice hockey, cooking, the beach, mountains, and people.
She attended St. Mary's Hall in San Antonio, graduated from Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont.
Missy was preceded in death by mother Eleanor Graves Bennett, her father General Davis D. Graves, her step father General John M. Bennett III, her brother Davis Graves Bennett.
She will be remembered as the brightest light at any gathering, the ultimate hostess, the person everyone wanted to know. Her wit, humor, and ability to tell a tale entertained all who knew her. Her honesty, love, and generous hospitality were legendary; None were turned away, all were welcome and accepted, loved and fed. Her home and heart were open to all walks of life. She adopted all strays as her own. She loved to dance. She loved to laugh. She led a vibrant life.
A celebration of life will be held on a future date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
