Bennett Mary Lucile Bennett, 98, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 27, 2021. Mary was born on December 12, 1922 in Hemingway, South Carolina, to the late Marion and Italy (Powell) Tunstall. She is preceded in death by her husband Austin Bennett, son, Rufus Bennett, and daughter, Mary Frances Bennett. Survivors include her son, Herbert Bennett and wife Lorena; grandchildren, Krysten and Kara., and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at the graveside in Dunn Creek Cemetery at 11am on Saturday, February 20, 2021, with Pastor Aaron Morgan officiating. Cedar Bay Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Family request that contributions be made in her name to Jacksonville Humane Society (jaxhumane.org) or City Rescue Mission (crmjax.org) in lieu of flowers.
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