Bennie Marie Pipkin Deaton, 71 of Hamshire, died August 26, 2007 in Christus St. Mary Hospital.
Bennie Marie was a rancher and avid horsewoman, and was an early member of the IGRA (International Girls Rodeo Assn.). She was a loving mother, wife, and “care giver” to many. Bennie Marie brought light to people she interacted with daily and was known as “The Yellow Rose of Texas” to many. She was a graduate of South Park High School and Lamar University.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Deaton of Hamshire; son, Josh Deaton of Lockhart; brothers, Bruce Pipkin and his wife, Kathryn of Fannett, Johnny Ackel and his wife, Kim of Hamshire; nephews, Grayson Pipkin, Fletcher Pipkin, John Cody Ackel, and Cody Ackel; great niece, Madey Pipkin. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Wittman; and parents, Bruce Wilber Pipkin and Aline Manard Pipkin.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 in Broussard’s Chapel, 134 W. Buccaneer Dr. in Winnie. Committal services will follow at Broussard’s Crematorium, 5150 Stivers, in Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919-2301.
