Angie Ellen Mary Bennett passed away November 27, 2022 at the age of 101. She was born May 21, 1921 in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Dr. Urban J. Busiek and Erma Marie Busiek.  She was a loving wife, mother, grand-mother and great grandmother as well as a friend to many.

She is survived by her three sons, Dr. Robert Urban Bennett and his wife Cynthia, Springfield, MO; Andrew Kurt Bennett and wife Sharman of Springfield, MO, and Dr. Steven Busiek Bennett and wife Karin Kay Kilpatric, Boulder, CO; brother Dr. Erwin Busiek; sisters-in-law, Jean Bennett, Springfield, MO;  Valentina Bennett, Washington D.C. and Mavis Busiek , Springfield, MO; six grandchildren, Robert H. Bennett and wife Daley, Dallas, TX; Ashley B. Jones and husband Carson, Dallas, TX; Ryan T. Bennett, Olivebridge, NY, Ellen E. Bennett, Rogers, AR; Eliza C. Bennett and husband Michael Troxell, Lafayette, CO; and Sophia C. Bennett and husband Andrew Somps, Boulder, CO; seven great grandchildren, Liliane Jones, Cyrus Jones, Margie Bennett, Kathryn Bennett, Asher Troxell, Bennett Troxell, and John Somps.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert C. Bennett, brothers Kurt D. Busiek, and Dr. Paul J. Busiek, brothers-in-law William P. Bennett and Herschel E. Bennett, and sister-in-law Dorothy Busiek.

She graduated from Greenwood Laboratory School where she was Fair Greenwood her senior year. She then attended Drury College before transferring to the University of Illinois where she graduated with a degree in Home Economics.

Angie was very involved in her community.  She was a longtime member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder and a Deacon as well as being involved in multiple guilds and committees.  She was a member of Phi Beta Phi sorority receiving her 75-year pin for continuing involvement and support.  She was also a member of PEO.  Angie was Chairwoman of the Greene County Republican Women's Association and the 7 ^th District Republicans Women's Association.  She served on the Greene County Library Board.

In addition to her community involvement Angie was committed to her family and friends.  Bob and Angie shared 63 years of marriage before his death in 2009.  She was committed to her sons and shared in each of their accomplishments as they grew.  She rarely missed a tennis match, basketball game, football game or other event in which they were involved.

Friends, who knew her well, were aware that she frequently worked behind the scenes to comfort, support and donate to others.  She savored her deep and lasting friendships not only with her peers but with their families as well.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Monday, December 26, 2022 in First and Calvary Presbyterian Church with Pastor Don Everts officiating and with an opportunity to greet family immediately following at the church under the care of Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Council of Churches, C/O Ambassadors for Children, P.O. Box 3947, Springfield, MO 65808