Celebrating the life of
Alice Mae Ragsdale Bennett
January 12, 1916 - September 17, 2012
SAVANNAH – Alice Mae Ragsdale Bennett, age 96, passed away Monday, September 17, 2012, at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah and her personal caregivers.
Born January 12, 1916 in Fitzgerald, GA, she and her husband moved to Savannah in 1942.
She retired from Sears after 36 years of service. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Savannah.
Mrs. Bennett was predeceased by her husband, John R. Bennett, 11 siblings, including her sister and brother-in-law, Floy T and Oscar Duke, her niece, Trudy Duke, and a great-nephew, Jimmy Miller.
She is survived by her niece, Sue D. Forkner and her husband Jim, a great-nephew, Clint Miller of Atlanta, other out of town relatives, and a host of dedicated friends and caregivers. She is also survived by a step-daughter, Margaret Greene, and her family.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19th, at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be on Thursday, September 20th, at 10:00 a.m. at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel.
The interment will be private in Fitzgerald, GA.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah or Immanuel Baptist Church.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
Sue and Family, Just a note to say how much we are sending our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Alice Mae was such a very special lady and know that she was blessed to have you all in her life. She was like a Mom to Daddy and always appreciated her caring for him and the relationship she had with Mother. A true Southern Lady and very special Aunt that will be missed. So glad I was able to spend a little time with her in the past few years. Hope to see you soon and will call when I am in Savannah again. Much love, Josie and Jim Deal
- josie deal, Fernandina Beach, FL
I have many fond memories of vacationing with Aunt Alice Mae and my grandmother growing up. We explored castles in Europe and hiked the Grand Canyon. I know I got my love of peanut butter from her. Aunt Alice Mae has touched many people with her joy of life and an understanding heart. Today we have another angel looking down on us.
- Tiffany Paige Linkswiler, Valdosta, GA
My favoriate Aunt and friend I will miss you untill we meet again Love and gracious memories
- Linda Frazier, Wichita, KS
In loving memory of Aunt Alice Mae. Our prayers for Sue & the rest of the family & caregivers as you grieve the loss of a wonderful Lady.
- Randy & Janice Coleman, Castle Rock, CO
Celebrating the life & memory of our special Aunt. To Trudy, Sue, the family & caregivers we will keep all of you in our prayers as I know this will leave a big void but as her light goes out here we know it shines brightly in Heaven now that she is with her Heavenly Father & those friends & relatives that have gone before.
- Margie Coleman, Tifton, GA
Sue and Family, Just a note to say how much we are sending our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Alice Mae was such a very special lady and know that she was blessed to have you all in her life. She was like a Mom to Daddy and always appreciated her caring for him and the relationship she had with Mother. A true Southern Lady and very special Aunt that will be missed. So glad I was able to spend a little time with her in the past few years. Hope to see you soon and will call when I am in Savannah again. Much love, Josie and Jim Deal
- josie deal, Fernandina Beach, FL
I have many fond memories of vacationing with Aunt Alice Mae and my grandmother growing up. We explored castles in Europe and hiked the Grand Canyon. I know I got my love of peanut butter from her. Aunt Alice Mae has touched many people with her joy of life and an understanding heart. Today we have another angel looking down on us.
- Tiffany Paige Linkswiler, Valdosta, GA
My favoriate Aunt and friend I will miss you untill we meet again Love and gracious memories
- Linda Frazier, Wichita, KS
In loving memory of Aunt Alice Mae. Our prayers for Sue & the rest of the family & caregivers as you grieve the loss of a wonderful Lady.
- Randy & Janice Coleman, Castle Rock, CO
Celebrating the life & memory of our special Aunt. To Trudy, Sue, the family & caregivers we will keep all of you in our prayers as I know this will leave a big void but as her light goes out here we know it shines brightly in Heaven now that she is with her Heavenly Father & those friends & relatives that have gone before.
- Margie Coleman, Tifton, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
