Edith Charlene Bennett

Obituary

Edith Charlene Bennett

Valley Funeral Home

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Edith Charlene (Murphy) Bennett, age 77, of Erwin, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 22, 2026, with two of her sons, Kyle and Todd, by her side, holding her hands as she took her final breaths. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina, Edith was the beloved daughter of the late Conway and Dona (Peterson) Murphy. Though her roots were in Yancey County, she made Erwin her home, where she built a life filled with love, service, and deep devotion to her family and friends.

Edith was a woman of remarkable resilience, faithfully pressing on despite chronic illnesses with quiet strength and grace. She was of the Baptist faith, and she lived her life according to the words of Ecclesiastes 9:10 (KJV): "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might." This scripture was evident in everything Edith did. A gifted seamstress, she worked for many years at A&A Fashions, Industrial Garments, and later continued sewing and doing alterations from her home as she was able. Her sewing was done to perfection, and she took great pride in her work and in the people she dressed. She sewed many of her children's clothes when they were young and was known as someone dependable, meticulous, and always willing to go the extra mile.

Edith enjoyed sewing, shopping-especially at Talbots-looking through catalogs, watching hummingbirds, and flowers, all of which brought her peace and joy. She never met a stranger and had a giving heart, always ready to help someone in need. She had a rare way of making people feel seen and cared for, treating strangers like one of her own during their time of need.

Above all, Edith treasured time spent with her boys, Chris, Kyle, and Todd, who were the center of her world. Her home was a place of warmth, welcome, and comfort, and she made sure that no one around her ever went hungry-whether for food, kindness, or love. She enjoyed being around people and had a heart big enough for everyone she encountered.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

In addition to her parents, Edith was preceded in death by her sister, Effie White; her brothers, Ronald Lee Murphy, Gene Murphy, and Donald Lee Murphy; and her infant twin siblings, Betty and Bobby Murphy.

SURVIVORS

Edith Charlene Bennett leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Chris Bennett, Kyle Bennett, and Todd Bennett: Her grandchildren, Sapphire, Cadence, River, Sage, Zachary, Alyvia, Jacob, and Isaiah; the father of her children, Ronald Joe Bennett, with whom she remained good friends even after their divorce; her sister, Dorothy Huskins; her brother, Darrell Murphy (wife, Undean); and several other family members and friends who loved her dearly.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The family would like to extend special thanks to her caregiver, Susie Adkins, who showed exceptional care and compassion to Edith through everything. They would also like to thank Larry and Nancy Peterson for all of their help and for Nancy's close and cherished friendship with Edith and her continued efforts to make sure Edith attended all her Dr appointments when the family was not able to do so. The family would also like to thank Edith's neighbors, Anita, John, and Clair, for their faithful support, frequent visits, and the kindness shown through preparing meals.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service

1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Valley Funeral Home Chapel

Officiating: Reverend Kevin Laws

Visitation

12:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Valley Funeral Home

Graveside Committal Service

Following the funeral

Bennett Cemetery

Bailey Settlement, North Carolina

Meet at Valley Funeral Home by 1:00 p.m. to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers

Chris Bennett

River Bennett

Kyle Bennett

Zachary Bennett

Todd Bennett

Jacob Bennett

Isaiah Bennett

Funeral Home

Valley Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Edith Charlene (Murphy) Bennett.