December 4, 1927---November 23, 2019
Norma Jean Bennett, 91 of Albany, passed away peacefully at Albany General Hospital. Norma was born at home to Joseph and Irene Hammer in Newcastle, Wyoming.
The family later moved to the Black Hills, residing in Custer, SD, where Norma graduated from high school in 1945.
Norma married Alvin Dale Bennett on November 1, 1946. The couple moved to Denver, CO where he enlisted in the USAF. They traveled the next 20 yrs. to such places as Newfoundland, Japan and numerous states within the U.S.
Norma graduated from Mississippi State College for Women in 1967 with a teaching degree. She taught in Oregon for over 22 years.
Alvin and Norma had three sons: Roy, Terry and Randy. They were longtime members of First Assembly of God Church Albany (Hope Church), strongly committed to Missions.
Norma is survived by her sons, Terry (Pamela) and Randy (Judy), their children and grandchildren; brothers, Marvin (Donna) Hammer, Chuck (Kathy) Hammer and Jimmy (Deb) Hammer; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; son, Roy; sister, Leona; and brothers: Joe, Gene and Ernie Hammer.
A viewing will be from 5 to 7pm Tuesday at Fisher Funeral Home. A memorial celebrating Norma's life will be held at Hope Church, Wednesday December 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm, with a reception following at Brookdale "Grand Prairie."
December 4, 1927---November 23, 2019
Norma Jean Bennett, 91 of Albany, passed away peacefully at Albany General Hospital. Norma was born at home to Joseph and Irene Hammer in Newcastle, Wyoming.
The family later moved to the Black Hills, residing in Custer, SD, where Norma graduated from high school in 1945.
Norma married Alvin Dale Bennett on November 1, 1946. The couple moved to Denver, CO where he enlisted in the USAF. They traveled the next 20 yrs. to such places as Newfoundland, Japan and numerous states within the U.S.
Norma graduated from Mississippi State College for Women in 1967 with a teaching degree. She taught in Oregon for over 22 years.
Alvin and Norma had three sons: Roy, Terry and Randy. They were longtime members of First Assembly of God Church Albany (Hope Church), strongly committed to Missions.
Norma is survived by her sons, Terry (Pamela) and Randy (Judy), their children and grandchildren; brothers, Marvin (Donna) Hammer, Chuck (Kathy) Hammer and Jimmy (Deb) Hammer; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; son, Roy; sister, Leona; and brothers: Joe, Gene and Ernie Hammer.
A viewing will be from 5 to 7pm Tuesday at Fisher Funeral Home. A memorial celebrating Norma's life will be held at Hope Church, Wednesday December 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm, with a reception following at Brookdale "Grand Prairie."
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