Community leader, social worker Ann K. Bennett dies in MD.; funeral rites to be held on Wed.

ANN KLUMOK BENNETT, a former social worker and community leader, passed away on September 24, in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She was 94.

ANN K. BENNETT

A native of Moohead, Misissippi, she graduated from high school there as valedictrorian. She moved to New Orleans to attend Newcomb College in 1948was an avid reader, traveler, and music fan. She moved to New Orleans, where she graduated from Newcomb College in 1948. She married and raised her family in New Orleans, first becoming a social worker and later working as a travel agent.

She enjoyed traveling all over the world with her husband. They were among the first travelers to Israel after the Six Day War. On another trip to Israel in 1973, to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, they arrived at their room at the King David Hotel to find roses and a hand signed card from Prime Minister Golda Meir.

In business, she helped to found Goliath Construction Company that was run by her husband and, later, a son-in-law. She helped to establish the Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica, Mississippi. and was an active leader in the local Jewish community as a member of both Touro Synagogue and Congregation Gates of Prayer.

In 1973, she chaired the women’s division of the Jewish Federation annual fundraising campaign.

Ann played a very active role in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, attending school events and family events in both New Orleans and Washington, D.C.

She was predeceased by her husband of many years, Bernard “Bernie” Bennett and her son Gary. She is survived by her children, Betty Bennett Lazarus (Harry), Philip Maury Bennett (Suzanne), Melissa Bennett Ingber (Shai); her sisters, Sylvia Klumok Goodman (Carl), Sydney Simons and Missy Bennett (Robert); her nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held at Hebrew Rest Cemetery #3, 2101 Pelopidas St. at Frenchmen St. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ann’s memory are preferred to Henry S. Jacobs Camp, 3863 Morrison Road, Utica, MS 39175, or to the synagogue of your choice.