Rebecca Oehler Bennett

Rebecca O. Bennett, 91, of Dahlonega died October, 17, 2014. A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Dahlonega October 24, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Bennett was born in Sanford, NC where she lived until she started her career. Her parents were Henry Frederick and Mae Barnes Oehler. She was a graduate of the University of North Carolina in Greensboro and the Pennsylvania School of Occupational Therapy in Philadelphia. Her first position was at Langley Field, VA as an artist illustrator. Later, she worked for the Veterans Administration in Atlanta, GA as an Occupational Therapist. She was the Occupational Therapist at Northeast Georgia Medical Center for eighteen years. While at Fort Bragg, NC, she and LTC Marvin D. Bennett were married. This was the beginning of a long and happy life together, including interesting travel, parenting two sons, good friendships, and the feeling of service to our country. There were other positions which she found rewarding such as, surgical technician, substitute teacher, ceramics teacher, and directing activities. She had many other interests -- including her church, golfing, flying, painting, and reading. Surviving are two sons, James C. Bennett and Henry W. Bennett and daughter-in-law Angie M. Bennett all of Dahlonega, GA; three grandchildren and one step grandson; and a great granddaughter; a sister-in-law Tempe Oehler of Myrtle Beach, SC; and several nieces and a nephew. Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533.