Bennie Marie McMillan

The family of Bennie Marie McMillan will celebrate her life of 84 years at 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at Monterey Baptist Church. The family will host a time of fellowship and remembrance from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, August 24, 2020, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers.  She passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020. In support of the health of her family, face coverings are mandatory while attending the service and visitation.   You are encouraged to sign the virtual guestbook and share memories and expressions of sympathy by selecting the icon.Bennie Marie was born on June 6, 1936, to Gordon and Veda Tyler in Crosbyton, Texas. She married Bernie on April 5, 1952, in First Baptist Church in Crosbyton, Texas. Bennie was a faithful church member all her life and had a passion for Christ-like no other.  She taught Sunday School and held Bible studies and prayer groups for years. She made many trips to other countries sharing the “Good News”.  Bennie loved to witness. She loved the Lord and wasn’t afraid to show it or tell it. She loved Bernie and Patty with her whole heart. But we learned later that love was nothing compared to how she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bennie was a hairdresser for 50 years owning her own beauty shop so she could be close to her daughter.  Bennie’s heart and her home were always open to friends and family.Survivors include her daughter, Patty Wells, and husband, Bobby; three grandchildren, Jeremy Wells and wife, Kristen; Ben Wells and wife, Allison; Crystal Armes and husband, Kris; five great-grandchildren, Jarek, Kasen, Landry, and Lillie Wells, and Elin Armes.She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Veda Tyler; husband, Bernice “Bernie” McMillan; brother, James Tyler; and sister, Catherine Justus.