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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Areva Boyd
January 6, 2010
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Your mother was a mentor, friend, educator and a campus icon who was loved, respected, and adored by the entire student body. Your MOM worked hard and couldn't believe that many of those basic exercises were nearly impossible for me to perform. She said she would always remember Walton from Danville, VA and she did. What a joy to visit their home after the homecoming game!!! She will be greatly missed. We have so many wonder memories of both of them.
Marguerite Long Steele
January 3, 2010
Maurice and Bruce,
Your Mother was a very special person to me. Your Mom was a Mother to me and your Dad was my other Dad. We had a special relationship living across the hall from your family in "The Apartments" on Fourth Avenue across the street from the stadium at State. Many of us were debutantes and your Mom helped guide us through the process. I also pledged Delta because of your Mom, my other Mom. Your parents were loved by all of us who grew up in Ettrick and will be missed by all of us. We loved "Aunt Kat and Uncle Pete". We have so many wonderful memories of them.
Love to you both!
Marguerite
Ettrick and Richmond, VA
Morean Lewis-Dorsey
January 1, 2010
My deepest sympathies and prayers to the Bennett family. Your mother was my mentor and a great inspiration at VSC. She was a wonderful role model for all students. Mrs. Bennett was an excellent instructor and she represented VSC well. She will be greatly missed.
David McFadgen Jr.
December 29, 2009
My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the entire Bennett family,my family. Mrs. Bennett was a great and wonderful women. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett took me into their home,while I attended VSU, and treated me as their own child. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett you will always have a very, very special place in my heart. I LOVE YOU BOTH!
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Monique Stringer
December 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bennett family today. I only met Ms. Bennett late in her life but she was a lovely lady, a true pioneer and a women whom we can all look up to. May God bless and keep you.
Monique Y. Stringer
Nadine Hinnant Baskerville
December 28, 2009
Sympathy is extended to the Bennett family in the loss of their mother. Ms. Bennett would always speak of we Recreation majors; she loved the Physical Education majors more. I loved her still and worked harder to prove myself to her. Later, she came into my life as a mentor to my daughter as a debutante. Ms. Bennett will truly be missed by all who knew her.
Michele (Bingham) Turpin
December 28, 2009
My deepest condolences to the Bennett family. Your mother was my mentor and inspiration at VSC. I will not forget her kindness,understanding and leadership. She was a wonderful role model to all of her students at VSU and she will certainly be missed.
December 28, 2009
Maurice & Bruce:
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. She and your father were instrumental in helping me during my years at Virginia State, both as a student and as an athlete. You were truly fortunate to have had such wonderful people as your parents. I trust that you both will find a way to be strengthened during this time, by knowing how many people were touched by their lives.....Lin Hart, Chesterfield, MO
Yolanda McLeod Hall
December 28, 2009
Bruce and Maurice, though God has taken another angel home, he's left the wonderful memories of her to help lift you from your sadness. I will always think of your mother as a woman who was full of grace and kindness. It was great having her as one of our neighborhood moms. Please accept my deepest condolences to you.
Carl Womack
December 28, 2009
Bruce and Maurice: My God be with you and your family. I remember how Coach will have us (trackteam) over for breakfast on track meet days and Mrs Bennent seem to really enjoy us being there. They were like parents away from home.
Vernell Battle- Kilpatrick '77
December 28, 2009
My Sympathy is with the Bennett Family. I will always remember the Homecoming gatherings that took place at the Bennett's Home while attending VSU and living on Loyal Ave. Your parents represented Virginia State University extremely well. May God Bless you during this time.
George Lancaster
December 27, 2009
Maurice and Bruce:
We, who knew and were taught by your mother, realized her greatness then and will be forever-touched by her presence in lives. She was a role-model, a master teacher, a good friend, and a lady in every way. Please accept my personal condolences, and thank you for sharing her with all of us.
December 25, 2009
Maurice and family, my heartfelt thoughts are with you at this time.
Gwen Price Johnson (California)
Bradford Caldwell
December 24, 2009
Bruce and Maurice,
I think about the joy your mother and father left behind- Their cheerful smile and laughter, their constant kind words of encouragement and deeds that will live forever in the hearts and memory of us all that knew them.
George and Laura Charity
December 24, 2009
We have such fond memories of your mother from our days at Virginia State. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Wayne Woodson
December 23, 2009
Bruce & Maurice,
Words cannot express the sadness I felt when I heard that your Mother had passed on from this life. I hope you can find comfort in the fact that she is now resting without a struggle. Our lives were enriched by her presence and guidance. Many regrets for your loss from me and my family.
Eugene Vango
December 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bill Holland
December 22, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
December 22, 2009
Maurice and Bruce,
Your Mother was a very special person in my Life. She was a Mother to me as your Father was my other Father. The world is a smaller place without "Kat and Pete". You are in my Prayers.
Tanner A. Collins. Jr.
Ettrick, VA
Charles Finley
December 22, 2009
To the Bennett Family, my most sincere condolences go out to you in this time of sorrow. I had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Bennett from my days at Virginia State and know how loved and respected she was. I also had the pleasure of knowing Bro. Pete Bennett. They were quite a couple. They will be fondly remembered.
Crystal M. Burns
December 22, 2009
My heart goes out to the Bennett family during this time of bereavement.
As a student at VSU states away from home I always felt comfort in knowing the Bennetts were around the corner. They would always welcome their grandchildren's friends to visit or go out to eat on their family outings.
Katherine's warm spirit was always present, providing a home away from home for many, not to forget those countless words of encouragement and wisdom.
The Matriarch of the Bennett Family has gone on to a better place, but her legacy continues through the lives of the individuals that she touched along the way.
Temi & Family, may your memories of all of the wonderful times that you shared with this special woman bring you comfort.
Paulette Walker Johnson
December 22, 2009
Please know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers during this difficult time. My connection to the entire Bennett Family is "special". Dr. Katherine Bennett (Kat)was my professional mentor and my personal friend. What an "awesome" lady she was!
Foster Miles
December 22, 2009
To the Bennett Family: Dr. Bennett always was one beautiful Lady. She carried herself with dignity and charm. I never studied under her at State, but I admired her and Bro. Bennett. Love to you. Foster & Ruth Miles, Class of 1961 and 1964.
Dr. George Hampton
December 21, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Antoinette Evans
December 21, 2009
Maurice and Family
I send my prayers and condolences to your family during this most difficult time. I lost my mother last year and I know that faith will keep you.
Antoinette Smith Evans
December 21, 2009
To the Bennett Family, I am sorry to hear about your lost of your mother. I knew her on campus as well off. My son and I will miss her deeply.May God give you strength thur these dark times.
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