Merenda N Bennett

Merenda N Bennett obituary

Merenda N Bennett

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Merenda Bennett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sconiers Funeral Service on Sep. 23, 2025.

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Merenda N. Bennett, 53, of Newark, NJ, passed away on September 19, 2025. Born April 21, 1972, in Newark, she was the daughter of Sandra Bennett and Arther Echols Jr.

Merenda dedicated her life to serving others through her work in social services and her devotion to family. She loved cooking for her loved ones, spending time with her grandchildren, and creating a warm home filled with love and laughter.

She is survived by her children, Danlaye Bennett and Deon Gallmon Jr.; grandchildren Franklin Negron, Tyler Davis, Jay Shepard, Thor Gallmon, and Kyleigh Thomas; siblings Alfred Bennett, Arther Echols, Chris Echols, Keiona Bennett, Tamara Echols, and Monique Echols; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be held October 4, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Kenilworth, with viewing at 1 p.m. and service at 2 p.m.

She will be deeply missed but forever in our hearts.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

4

Service

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Kenilworth

225 N. 8th Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

Send Flowers

Oct

4

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Kenilworth

225 N. 8th Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Sconiers Funeral Service

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.