Alene Fay Bennett

Mrs. Alene Fay Bennett, 56, of Cameron, passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, at a San Antonio hospital, after an illness. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Mrs. Bennett was born Feb. 3, 1960, to Arnold Ray and Virginia Elkins, in Houston.

She married James Bennett, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Cameron Church of Christ.

Survivors include three sons, Luke Hatcher and wife, Jessica, of Center, Carl Alan Groendes and John Edward Groendes, both of Rockdale; her mother – Virginia Elkins of Cameron; and a sister, Kathy Miller and husband Mark of Giddings. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Ashleigh Byrd, Aiden Jutson, Acie Groendes, Haley Groendes, Gracie Groendes and Allison Hatcher.

She is also preceded in death by her father and one brother, Donald Ray Elkins.

Arrangements are under the direction of Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Cameron. Condolences for the family may be left at www.green-pattersonfuneralhome.com.