Lynne Bennett Schmolke

The love of my life and my wife of 53 years passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020. We were married on February 4, 1967. Lynne was born in Little Rock, AR to Clayton C. and Mary Ellen Bennett.

She was an outstanding student during her time at Franklin Elementary, Southwest Junior High, and Little Rock Central High schools, graduating in 1964 before attending Barnard College in NYC. She was a graduate of UMSL with a BA in Psychology, and then from UNM with an MPA. She was always deservedly at the top of her class.

Her career with the State of New Mexico spanned over 25 years. She was highly considered by her peers and instrumental in affecting positive changes with her work for several state agencies.

Lynne was a long-time fan of The Rolling Stones, never missing a concert tour. She will be sorely missed by her many friends and husband, Paul.

Please view family video below:  (click on link)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ja6ic5eytww5ans/LynneAndPaul_April2006_v2.mp4?dl=0