Stella Bennett, age 98, passed away on September 19, 2016. She was born in Ralph, South Dakota on December 7, 1917. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray H. Bennett, of 66 years in 2000 and daughter, Byrda Lee, in 1936. Stella is survived by her children Sherry Bennett of Battle Ground, Ray E. Bennett of Richland, Connie (Keith) Roundy of Lynnwood, D. L. Bennett of Seattle, Vicki (Gary) Thornton of Kennewick; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Stella was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles auxiliary. She served as the Kennewick President and a past state officer. Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 23rd, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S. Union Street, Kennewick followed by a reception at the Kennewick Eagles.