Mary Ellen Bentley Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Ellen Bentley of Bowling Green, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 13, 2026 at the age of 94. Mary Ellen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Mary Ellen's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Mary Ellen's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Perry Gooch and Pauline Gooch; and her husband Ellis. She is survived by: her sister Ann Preske (Marvin); her sister-in-law Marcella Bentley; and her children, Judy Skees (Jim) and David Bentley (Charlann). She is also survived by four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of memorial contributions to Eastwood Baptist Church (Local Missions) or Hospice of Southern Kentucky.
