Bennie Lee Wells

Bennie Lee Davis Wells, 83, of Daisetta, passed away Sunday April 21, 2013 from The Woodlands Healthcare Center where she had been residing for the last seven years. She was a member of the Corpus Christi High School graduating class of 1947. She enjoyed working in her garden. She spent most of her time volunteering in such groups as The Spirit of Sharing, the Texas Department of M.H.M.R. where she received the Star Award of 1994, she also served on the Board of Directors of the Tri-Counties M.H.M.R., The Daisetta Garden Club, Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 5621, where she received The Service Award for 1984, 1985 and 1986. She also raised two wonderful children.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjiman and Mattie Davis; husband, Richard Wells.
She is survived by her children, Charlene Higginbotham and husband Marshall of Lake Fork, Charlie Owens and wife Tara of The Woodlands; grandchildren, Brady Higginbotham and wife Mary of Friendswood, Gracen and Hope Owens of The Woodlands; great grandson, Alex Higginbotham of Friendswood; sister, Betty Jo Davis Jackson of Goliad.
A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday April 23, 2013 at Guedry Cemetery, officiated by Reverend Alvin Tomlinson.
Honorary pallbearers are Ricky Hatcher, Ronnie, Hatcher, Nolan Everitt, Jerry Keeton, Terrell Benoit, Brady Higginbotham, Lynn Wells, Jimmy Keeton and Darrell Westerman.