Melissa "Missy" Ann Bennett

Melissa "Missy" Ann Bennett
October 9, 1965 - May 7, 2025 

Melissa "Missy" Ann Bennett, 59, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Franciscan Health - Crown Point.

Missy's celebration of life will be held from 2 to 7 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2025 at Red Mill County Park, 0185 S. Holmesville Rd., La Porte, Indiana. Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, Indiana is handling the arrangements.

Missy was born on October 9, 1965, in Michigan City, Indiana, to Dennis and Sandra (Cavin) Phillips. 

Surviving are her child, Rae Bennett of Michigan City, Indiana; mother, Sandi Phillips of Michigan City, Indiana; one uncle, Larry Phillips of Jonesboro, Arkansas; and one she holds close to her heart, Sandy Bennett.

She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Phillips; and two uncles, Michael and Aaron Phillips.

Missy was a school bus driver at La Porte Community School Corporation for over a decade. She was loved and cherished by her family, friends, and coworkers, but especially the parents and students she serviced and met driving school bus. She made riding the bus fun with decorating the bus and passing out candy to the kids. Missy cared and loved the kids who rode her bus, driving her passion of participating in toy and food drives, and donating Christmas to families in need. Missy was a member of the local union of the La Porte ESPs. She enjoyed nature and loved her pets, Sherlock, Geneva, and Cinnamon. Missy was a diehard life-long Chicago Bears fan, always seen loudly cheering her team on. She was a wonderful mother and daughter. Missy will be terribly missed.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Humane Society of Hobart Inc., 2054 IN 130 Hobart, Indiana 46342.

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