JOAN DOROTHY BENTLEY
JOAN DOROTHY BENTLEY 91, of Pearland, Texas passed away December 8, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 28, 1932 in the Village of Valley Stream, Long Island, New York to parents; William, and Grace Field Borman.
Joan is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 49 years, William R. Bentley, brother William Borman and a son, John Bentley
She is survived by her children; Lori Gutheinz and husband Joseph, Mary Grow and husband Thomas, Theresa Gomez and husband Robert, Stephen Bentley and wife Moira, Joseph Bentley and wife Nga, and Anthony Bentley and wife Julia, sister; Irene Waas and her loyal dog Hope her best friend. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Joan was a devoted mother to her children, and a proud military wife. She resided in Pearland for the past 10 years. Her love extended to the sick, dying, and homeless and expectant mothers through her many ministries including; the Gabriel Project, Our Daily Bread, EWTN, Houston Methodist Clearlake Hospital and her own “Backpack” Ministry for people living on the street.
Pallbearers will be: Chris Gutheinz, David Gutheinz, Joseph Gutheinz, William Gutheinz, Matthew Bentley, Israel Gomez, Raphael Gomez, and Jessie Gomez
Honorary Pallbearers: Anthony Bentley, James Gutheinz, Michael Gutheinz and Daniel Cordes
Visitation will be 11:00 A.M. prior to a Funeral Mass of Christian burial at 12:00 P.M. Friday December 15, 2023 at St. Helen’s Catholic Church located at 2209 Old Alvin Road Pearland, Texas 77581 with Father Jim Courville officiating.
Inurnment will be in the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at a later date.
We the LA Fitness Aqua class love you Lori. We considered your mom as family. She’s at resting in peace. Rest on Mom. We are praying for you and the family as you go through this transition.
Shalom (total peace)🙏
Mrs. Deborah Miller/Bieniemy, Aqua Instructor &
Class of 2023
My condolences to the family. I am so glad that I was able to meet her. Sarah has told me so much about her. She is such a beautiful soul and an inspiration to all of us. What a great example of how to live out our beautiful Catholic faith. She will be greatly missed but her ministry lives on in the memory of her joy wisdom and comfort. ❤️🙏
Lori and family, I have such great memories of you and your sweet mom. You might remember me from daily Mass at St. John’s Chapel. I know how very close you were to your mom and how much you will miss her presence in your life. Keeping you all in my prayers and asking God’s Holy angels to comfort you. With deepest sympathy and much love, Sharon Chamberlain
My condolences are with you and your family. She will truly be missed at the Aqua Fitness luncheon. Lori if there is anything we can do for just let us know. You will always be in our prayers and hearts.