Photo courtesy of Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans
Dec 16, 1930 - Feb 25, 2026
Condolences to The Bennett Family. May you beautiful Mother rest in peace.
The Donate Family
Dianne Donate
March 17, 2026 | Gretna, LA | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. From Houston, Texas. Katherline Ashley.
Katherline Ashley
March 14, 2026 | Houston,, TX | Family
To a life that has been well fulfilled and a tremendous legacy left behind.
Davis and Michelle Valentine
March 13, 2026 | Shreveport, LA | Friend
My heart and prayers go out to the family. Mrs Bennett was a kind and giving person. She always made me feel like apart of your family. Rest beautiful lady. Job, well done.
Debrah Magee
Debrah Magee
March 12, 2026 | Houston, TX | Acquaintance
I'll be missing you forever mama.
Linda A. Bennett Rhodes
March 12, 2026 | New Orleans, LA | Mother
To:The Bennett Family
You have my deepest condolences,You're in my thoughts and prayers How I wish I could have been there with you all to Honor a life well lived Mother Bennett was one of the best First ladies I have ever had the privilege to set under She was always loving,kind and caring to me Who showed me so much love and support Mother Bennett was truly a Virtuous woman a mighty woman of God who exemplified the love of Christ She will always hold a special place in my heart I love...
Angela Banks and Family
March 12, 2026 | Knoxville, TN | Friend
My prayers, condolences and love to Linda and the Bennett family. Mother Bennett, a very close friend of my late Mother, Naomi Watson-Williams, is now resting in the Arms of Jesus, The Christ, and Perfectly Healed. May you be comforted and strengthened by the Word of God daily. Love.
Rhea Dokes
March 12, 2026 | New Orleans, LA
May you rest in Heaven for all eternity.
Fr. Rodney Armstrong,SSJ
March 12, 2026 | Houston, TX | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gregory and Stephanie Pulley
March 12, 2026 | Laplace, LA | Friend
Mother Ethel Mae Bennett
On the afternoon of Wednesday February 25, 2026, a page turned and a chapter closed in the life of Mother Ethel Mae Bennett. She was 95. Born December 16, 1930, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Willie Mackey,Sr. and the late Lula Simpson Mackey Phillips.A native of New Orleans, La., who moved to Dallas, Texas after hurricane Katrina. She was the beloved wife of the late Pastor Gilbert Patrick Bennett, Sr. Her presence will be missed by her four children, Marilyn Duncan, Gilbert P. Bennett, Jr. (Sandra), Linda Rhodes and Dr. Ramona Whitfield of; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; four siblings; three in-laws; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband Pastor Gilbert P. Bennett, Sr.; one son, Kennett P. Bennett; one sister, Joyce Fontenette; one God child, Michael Tenner. A Homegoing Celebration will be held on March 14, 2026, at New Testament Baptist Church, 1817 Gordon Street, New Orleans, LA 70117 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Pastor Jack Battiste, Officiating. Interment Providence Memorial Park, 8200 Airline Drive 70003. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. (504) 522-2525.
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