Celebrating the life of
Carolyn Bennett
November 20, 1922 - November 23, 2013
Carolyn Bennett, 91, formerly of Savannah, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013 in her home with her daughter by her side. She married her late husband, Edward Holland Bennett on July 1, 1944.
Born and raised in Savannah, GA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert J. and Mina Lee Jaudon Corbett.
Carolyn was a lifetime member of Epworth United Methodist Church, Savannah. She was active with the Girl Scouts and also the local Garden Club. She was a loving and devoted mother.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Holland Bennett Burke of Exton, PA; two grandchildren, Michael Edward Burke and his wife Marilyn R. of Alabama and Kathryn Burke Tollison and her husband Eric C. of Utah; two great grandchildren, Kyla G. and Kinsley H. Burke and her daughter-in-law, Terry B. Bennett. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her son, James Robert Bennett.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at the Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Burial: Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Remembrances: Memorial contributions may be made in Carolyn's name to the March of Dimes at www.marchofdimes.com.
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To the family of Ms. Bennett: Please accept my condolences. I was sorry to read of Ms. Bennett's death. But please take comfort in the fact that sickness and death will soon be things of the past. The Bible promises that Jehovah God 'will swallow up death forever,and....will wipe away the tears from all faces.' Isaiah 25:8 May the 'God of all comfort' bring comfort to your family during this difficult time.
- Mrs. Khan, , GA
I have such loving memories of your dear mother, Carolyn. With much sympathy and love to you, Susan- Joan Hester Byrd
- Joan Hester Byrd, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan, Thinking of you at such a difficult time. While growing up at Epworth, I have such wonderful memories of the Bennett Family. Your Mom was such a special Mom. Know she will be missed. With Love, Wendy Hester Ciccodicola
- Wendy Hester Ciccodicola, Cranbury, NJ
To the family of Ms. Bennett: Please accept my condolences. I was sorry to read of Ms. Bennett's death. But please take comfort in the fact that sickness and death will soon be things of the past. The Bible promises that Jehovah God 'will swallow up death forever,and....will wipe away the tears from all faces.' Isaiah 25:8 May the 'God of all comfort' bring comfort to your family during this difficult time.
- Mrs. Khan, , GA
I have such loving memories of your dear mother, Carolyn. With much sympathy and love to you, Susan- Joan Hester Byrd
- Joan Hester Byrd, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan, Thinking of you at such a difficult time. While growing up at Epworth, I have such wonderful memories of the Bennett Family. Your Mom was such a special Mom. Know she will be missed. With Love, Wendy Hester Ciccodicola
- Wendy Hester Ciccodicola, Cranbury, NJ
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
