Mary Bennett Miller

Mary Bennett Miller, age 85 of Bowling Green, was surrounded by her family when she peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green. The Hart County native was born on February 19, 1940 to the late William Harv and Iva Mae Logsdon Gipson. She was married to her devoted husband, James Miller, who survives.

Mary had a gift for making people feel valued. She truly never met a stranger; whether someone was a longtime friend or a first-time customer, she greeted everyone with the same genuine warmth. Throughout her years as a waitress in many of the local restaurants, her familiar smile, quick laugh, and heartfelt conversations became something people looked forward to—often as much as the meal itself.

Mary also had a passion for collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia, filling her home with vibrant red treasures that reflected her lively spirit and love of nostalgia. Each piece held a story, and she delighted in sharing them. Her admiration for classic cars was just as deep—she loved their craftsmanship, their history, and the memories they carried from a bygone era.

Besides her husband, James, she leaves to honor her memory— her children, Robert Gipson of Bowling Green, Marjorie Deckard (Gary) of Railton, Roy Murphy (Sherry) of Cave City, Michael Gipson (Genene) of Horse Cave and Bonnie Bennett Massey of Cave City; bonus children, Lisa Melton (Harrison) of Somerset, James Miller of Morgantown and Lynn Garrison (C.G.) of Bowling Green; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; a brother, Harvey Gipson of Horse Cave, along with several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Troy Jackson and several brothers and sisters.

The interment will be in Cave City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104

VISITATION

12—7 PM, Sunday, December 14, 2025

9 AM—2 PM, Monday, December 15, 2025

Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE

2 PM, Monday, December 15, 2025

Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel

ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME CAVE CITY CHAPEL

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