Carolyn May Bennett-Brundage, beloved mother and grandmother, of McKinney, Texas went home to be with the Lord February 17, 2025, at the age of 67.
Carolyn was born on November 10, 1957, in Bryan, Texas, to Jeff Owens Sr. and Susie Opal (Ackley) Owens. She was raised in Porter Springs, Texas, where she graduated from Crockett High School. On April 10, 1976, Carolyn married her beloved husband, Jimmy Bennett, in Crockett, and together they moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where they both attended Rhema Bible Institute graduating in 1979. After graduation, they moved to Fort Worth, Texas where they began working with Kenneth Copeland Ministries. In 1981, they moved to Taylor, Texas to pastor Christ Fellowship Church, where they faithfully served the Lord and raised their family. Jimmy went home to be with the Lord in 2001.
Carolyn later married her beloved husband Bert Brundage on May 2, 2003. Together, they owned and managed Brundage Aviation in Taylor, Texas. They enjoyed travelling together, especially in their travel trailer. They enjoyed spending time together in Colorado, fishing for trout in the summers. Sadly, Bert passed away on July 8, 2024.
Carolyn’s greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren. She attended their activities whenever possible, always eager to cheer them on and be an active part of their lives. She also enjoyed playing card games with her sister & friends. Her love for gardening, sewing, and cooking were just a few of the ways she expressed her creativity, bringing beauty and care to her home and those around her.
She is survived by daughter, Jennifer Stuchly and husband, Joe of Fairview, Texas; son, James Bennett of Vernon, Texas; step daughter’s, Terry Miller of Austin, Texas; Susan Marie Brundage and husband, Christopher Ivory of State College, Pennsylvania; step son, Bert Brundage, Jr of Nixa, Missouri; daughters adopted by heart, Rebecca Ancira and husband, Jeff of Pflugerville, Texas; Diana Olson and husband, Ron of Liberty, Texas; son adopted by heart, Paul Leal and wife, Michelle of Taylor, Texas; grandchildren, Jake Stuchly, Audrey Stuchly and Riley Bennett; grandchildren adopted by heart, Weston Olson, Sara Olson, Kayleigh Sudela, Mackenzie Ancira, and Mikaela Ancira; brothers, Donald Owens; Harold “Dean” Owens; Jeff Owens, Jr; Randy Owens; sister, Joanna Green. And a host of other loving family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Opal Owens; first husband, Jimmy Bennett; late husband, Bert Brundage; son, John Bennett; son, Jason Bennett; brother Harold Terrell; sister, Rebecca Milton; and sister, Kathryn Ellis.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Weches Cemetery, 300 CR 1580, Grapeland, Texas 75844.
Isaiah 43:1-2
But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Colossians 1:19-20
For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell; and, having made peace through the blood of the cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.