Elizabeth Ann Fisher Bennett passed away June 6th after a short battle with cancer. The oldest daughter of Barney Fisher and Emily Jayne Davis, Ann was born September 13, 1933 in Dallas, Tx. Ann or "Fishy," as longtime friends would call her, attended The Hockaday School and graduated from Highland Park High School before attending Wellesley College and ultimately transferring to the University of Texas at Austin where she earned her degree in 1954. While at the University of Texas Ann joined the Pi Beta Phi sorority. After finishing school, Ann returned to Dallas where she worked. It was at this time Ann met Henry Stewart Bennett of New York City, an aspiring landman. The two married in Dallas in 1956 and remained so until Stew's passing in 2000. She was a member of the Junior League of Dallas and the Wellesley Club of Dallas as well as a member of many other social organizations. Ann was an avid tennis player and promoter of the sport, volunteering over the years in various capacities with the Virginia Slims Tennis Tournament. Ann and Stew were founding members and served on the board of the Lyric Opera of Dallas. Ann felt a strong sense of civic responsibility. She and Stew volunteered as poll workers and served as precinct chairs for their precinct in Highland Park. Ann lovingly cared for Stew after he suffered a debilitating stroke. In addition to taking care of him, Ann assumed the responsibilities of managing their business interests. Ann is survived by her stepsisters Jo Tuck and Sharon DeGrazier; children Elizabeth Standridge and husband Terry, Katherine McCarthy and husband John, Martha Huffman and husband Steve and Stewart Bennett; grandchildren Carl Chrismon, Myles Bennett, Ruth Huffman, Ian McCarthy, D'Avlyn Bennett and Luke Huffman; additionally Harold Chrismon and many nieces and nephews. Ann is preceded in death by her parents, husband Henry Stewart Bennett and sister Nancy Claire Fisher Mockler. Ann is remembered as a warm and compassionate woman with a calm demeanor and a wry sense of humor. Most importantly she will be remembered as a loving and caring soul. She is already greatly missed. Ann was a friend of Bill W. A visitation followed by a Vigil Service will be held Thursday, June 11 at 6:00pm at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, June 12 at 11am at Christ the King Church in Dallas. A reception will be held following the Mass at Brook Hollow Golf Club.
Published in Dallas Morning News on June 10, 2015