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Edith Bennett Obituary
Mrs. Edith Coltrane Bennett, 89, died peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at her home. She was born Jan. 29, 1917, to the late William M. and Cora S. Coltrane. She lived all her life in Forsyth County and was a homemaker and mother. She was the wife of the late R. Lafayette Bennett Jr. and had three children, Elena Jeanne Bennett, Linda Rainey and Brad Bennett. She is survived by her children; her daughter-in-law, Sue; four grandchildren, Carrie Koy, Kristen Bennett, Scott Rainey and Justin Bennett; and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a niece, Carolyn Johnson; a sister-in-law, Jane Mendenhall; and several other nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today, April 13, at Fairview Moravian Church. Burial in God's Acre in Salem will follow. The family will receive friends one hour before the service in the church parlor. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. (Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek)
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Amy, Bobby, Nina, Lilly
April 19, 2006
Brad, Sue, Kris, Justin, and Jean, We are thinking of you. Lots of love to you all.
Ashley Sizemore
April 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends in this time of need.
Lucy Sherrill
April 13, 2006
My love and prayers are with you.
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Phil Brown
April 13, 2006
Elena "Jeanne", my thoughts and prayers are with you families as you mourn your mother's passing. May God's blessing and comfort be with you all.
Jeff Jones
April 12, 2006
My thoughts and Prayers are with you all. God Bless you, and Keep you and may His peace be with you all.
David and Terri Merritt
April 12, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. "Peace, perfect peace" be yours in these hectic days. Our best to you all.
Ramona Routh
April 12, 2006
My dear dear friends:
You are so close to my heart, in my thoughts and in my prayers. I pray that you feel the comfort you need as your friends lift you up in prayer!
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