Background
Bennett, Vela Lee was born on May 3, 1918 in Gadsden, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Alto Velo and Eloise (Frost) Lee.
Bennett, Vela Lee was born on May 3, 1918 in Gadsden, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Alto Velo and Eloise (Frost) Lee.
Bachelor of Science, University Alabama, 1939. Postgraduate, University Tennessee, 1975.
Teacher Bearden Junior High, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1957-1981, Knoxville Catholic High School, 1981-1983. Volunteer East. Tennessee Children"s Hospital, Knoxville, Fort Sanders Medical Center-Hospice Program, Medical Library, Knoxville, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, University of Tennessee Theater, Knoxville. Named Outstanding Teacher Knoxville Public Schools, 1980.
Volunteer hospice program Fort Sanders Medical Center. Volunteer E. Tennessee Children's Hospital, Knoxville, Medical Library., Knoxville, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville, University Tennessee Theater, Knoxville. Member of Daughters of the American Revolution, National Education Association, Tennessee Education Association, National Council Mathematics Teachers, Philanthropic and Educational Organization, Knoxville Executive Club, Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Kappa Gamma.
Married Daniel Dozier Bennett, September 25, 1940. Children: Daniel D., Alto Lee.