Ms. Daisy Wilson-Bennett

Daisy Wilson Bennett, began her life journey on March 02, 1928, when she was born to the late Nelson Wilson, Jr. and Lubertha Rouser Wilson in Madison, Mississippi.
By the grace and goodness of our Lord and Savior, Mother Daisy Bennett fulfilled her earthly mission and transitioned for her heavenly home on February 02, 2022.
Daisy was the fifth of eleven children and was preceded in death by six brothers, Nelson Wilson, Woodrow Wilson, Willie Wilson, Cleophus Wilson, Edward Wilson and Johnny B. Wilson; four sisters, Gladys Brocks, Evelyn Bulley, Lillie Bulley and Martha Moore; and a daughter, Mary L. Bennett.
Daisy married the love of her life, the late Johnnie L. Bennett Sr. and from that union they were blessed with Lubertha, Evangeline, Johnnie Jr. and the late Mary L. Bennett.
Daisy love for her family knew no boundaries. She served her church and community diligently. She confessed Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized at Ridley Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Madison, MS. Daisy later united with St. Matthews Missionary Baptist in Jackson, MS. She was a Sunday school teacher at St. Matthews.
Daisy was educated in the Hinds/Madison County system. She attended Tougaloo High School. She was employed at Murrah High School for many years until she retired. She was a Domestic Housekeeper and Nanny for the Thompson family and later she worked as an Office Assistance at the NCBA Estates. Daisy was a seamstress, and an excellent cook. She cared for her family and the neighborhood children. She also enjoyed working puzzles and playing with her grand children.
Daisy leave to cherish and honor her life: two daughter: Lubertha (Ishman) Neal of Jackson, MS; and Evangeline Harvey of Ridgeland, MS; and one son, Johnnie L. (Patricia) Bennett Jr. of Papillion, NE; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation Hours will be held Thursday 02/17/22 from 12-7 p.m. at Peoples Funeral Home
Funeral Services will be held Friday 02/18/22 at 12:00 p.m. at Peoples Funeral Home Chapel and proceed to Mt. Pleasant/ Pratt Cemetery in Gluckstadt, MS.