Janet Bennett Obituary
Janet Leigh Bennett, 46, entered eternal rest Monday, May 19, 2008, at Johnson City Medical Center after fighting a brave three-year battle against inflammatory breast cancer.
She was born Aug. 24, 1961, in Kingsport, the daughter of A.T. Bennett and Virginia (Shelton) Bennett.
Janet was a 1979 graduate of Sullivan Central High School and attended ETSU. She was an employee of The United Co. of Bristol Virginia and a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church, where she was previously very active in youth and choir.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister, Pat Akard and her husband Ron of Kingsport; one special niece, Amy Millslagle and her husband Kevin of Nashville; and one special nephew, Brad Akard of Incline Village, Nev.
Memorial services will be conducted Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 7 p.m. at Colonial Heights Baptist Church, where family and friends may visit from 6 p.m. until time of services. Dr. Greg Burton will be officiating.
Private entombment was held at East Lawn Memorial Park Chapel of Memories.
Honorary pallbearers were Brad Akard, Kevin Millslagle, Jimmy Shelton, Roy Settle, Don Kiser and Marvin Talley.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to The United Co. and their employees, and also McLeod Cancer Center doctors and staff.
Memorial contributions may be made to Colonial Heights Baptist Building Fund, 108 Colonial Heights Road, Kingsport, TN 37663; or to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Tri-Cities Affiliate, P.O. Box 5835, Kingsport, TN 37663.
You may send condolences to the family by visiting www.mem.com.
East Lawn Funeral Home, your local Dignity Memorial provider, will be serving the Bennett family.
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May 26, 2008
Even though we didnt know her, we are very close to Brad, her nephew, who kept us updated on Janets condition. Our hearts go out to her family, she will be missed.
Ruth Ann Liggett
May 23, 2008
I will always remember the inspiration Janet was to me all thru these last 3 years. The last time we spoke her true spirit was apparent as she was more worried about me than herself. Janet was truly the sister I never had
Randal Lane
May 23, 2008
I am saddened to see the passing of another classmate. My thoughts and prayers are with Janet's family.
Margaret Horner
May 22, 2008
Janet was a very special neice. Her faith and trust was inspirations to me and to a lot of people. My prayer is that Mom, Dad, Pat and Ron.
Don't cry for her because she is in that glorious Heaven where there is no pain or suffering. Rejoyous and look up, your Redemer will guide you and give you hope and peace.
Aunt Margaret
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Kaye Durkit (Ball)
May 22, 2008
I knew Janet briefly during our high school years but kept in touch through her cousin, my close friend, RuthAnn. She was definitely an inspiration to many through her courageous battle these last 3 years. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and closest friends during this time of loss.
Gina Burchfield
May 22, 2008
I attended Colonial Heights Baptist Church, Central High School, and Colonial Heights Middle School with Janet and Ruth Ann. My love and prayers are with Janet's family during this celebration of her wonderful eternal life she now enjoys in Heaven with Our Lord.
Russell Evans
May 21, 2008
Janet was a good friend and has been a tremendous witness and encouragement to me as she fought her battle. I pray you will feel the Lord’s peace and comfort as you greave her loss.
In Christ’s Love,
Kathy Holmes
May 21, 2008
I too graduated from Central in 1979 and I pray that the Lord will bring comfort to you in these days of sorrow. My thoughts are with you.
Kathy (Walls) Holmes
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