Marlene Griffin Bennett, age 79, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 25, 2013. Born in Edgecombe County on August 30, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Frank Griffin and Anna Russell Griffin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Victor Bennett; son, John Wilton Bennett, and grandson, Jonathan Bennett.
Marlene and Harold loved traveling and vacationing with family and friends. She was a longtime resident of the Salem Community and a devoted member of Salem Baptist Church for many years. She dedicated 35 years of service to Hardees Food Systems of Rocky Mount in data processing.
She leaves behind her daughter, Jenny Bennett Baker and husband Thomas of Salem; grandchildren, Steven Baker of Salem, Ashley Baker Wall and husband Eddie of Hampstead, David Bennett and wife Shannon of Garner, Amanda Bennett of Youngsville NC, Brett Bennett and wife Kristina of Colorado, Lisa Baker Hughes and husband David of Dunn and Diane Baker Wall and husband Chris of Salem; along with thirteen wonderful great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 7:00pm - 8:30pm Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Marlene will be held at 2:00pm Thursday afternoon at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Alan Williams officiating. Burial will follow at the Bennett Family Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church, 4502 Swift Creek School Road, Whitakers NC 27891.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 8/28, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Location Not Available
Thursday 8/29, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Bennett Family Cemetery
11101 Salem School Road
Whitakers , NC 27891
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Thanks Angela. Our parents were the best of friends. I can’t think of anything they rather do than to go to Williamsburg. I remember the Saturday nights with you, Beth, Laura and Johnny. We had fun laughing, rolling down the hall, playing and trying not to let Johnny scare us too much. Yes, those were the good old days. I love you and your family and my mama loved her some Kilgo’s. )
Dear Jenny, Thomas, and Family, I am sorry to hear about Marlene’s passing. She was a wonderful lady!! I always enjoyed being around her and your dad. I knew they were going to make me laugh. I have a lot of fond memories as a child of coming out to their house on Saturday night with my parents. They were good times! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if you need anything. With Love, Angela Kilgo Moss
Jenny and family, So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. We had a lot of good years together at Hardee’s. She was loved by everyone and I know she will be missed so very much. Praying for you all as you are grieving her loss. Frances Proctor
Jenny and family, Your Mom was one of the finest people I have ever met. She made my years at Hardee’s so much fun. She was always ready with a smile and a story. God will provide the strength and guidance for you to get through this difficult time. Mack Alligood
Jenny and Family, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. My heart breaks for you and your family. No words can help with the loss of a mom only God’s peace can console your spirit. Praying for you and your family. Love and Prayers – Dorothy High
My condolences to the Bennett family for your loss. During this time of sorrow, comfort is given to us from Jehovah God, in his word the Bible(2 Cor. 13-5)! He lets us know that the enemy death will be done away with,(1Cor. 1526, Rev 21 3, 5) Just think about what that will mean! That means we won’t hear about family and friends passing away! Also the Bible promises a time when we will be able to see our loved ones again,(John 528, 29)! May your family be comforted! Please feel fee to email me [emailprotected] if you have any questions.
My prayers are with you and your family Jenny. May your sweet memories of your mom comfort you during this time. Love, Kaye Parker
Dear Jenny I am so sorry to hear about Marlene. As Angela said, I to have fond memroies of being at your mom and dads house and Johnny scaring us with a mask peeping thru that glass at the top of his door. Your mom had a unique laugh and I can hear her now. As a mater of fact, I could hear her all the way up the stairs laughing when she visited. They were always on the go with my mom and dad. It is sad that those days have come to an end. I especially remember a Christmas gift from your parents. It was a plastic bowling set. Angela and I played with it down the hall on Powell Drive. Years ago but as I said, fond memories. She will be missed. My prayers are with you and Thomas and family. With lots of love, Laura Kilgo Miller
Lit a candle in memory of Marlene Griffin Bennett
Love was the reason for the ransom sacrifice, showing the great love that Jehovah & Jesus had for all of mankind. (John 316) What a wonderful gift we have been giving, to have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again. Death is the age-old enemy, we all meet as our journey end. It is never pleasant, when we loss someone we love. The pain at times, is so heart breaking, that our tears, keep on flowing. (Ps. 3418) Even the perfect man, JESUS CHRIST, Gave way to tears. So greatly grieved was he over the death of his friend, Lazarous. (John 1135) Without fear the way ahead
Dear Jenny, Although it’s been many, many years since I have seen you or your Mom, I have fond memories of our times together. Your Mom was always so sweet to me. I always enjoyed my time at your house. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your many memories. God bless you and your family. My love and sympathies for an old friend. Kim Coghill Clark