Monday, September 23, 2019 7:14 pm

WHITAKERS - Mavis Parker Bennett, 92, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019. She was born December 4, 1926 in Wilson County. She was the daughter of the late Baxter and Katie Minchew Parker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sisters Carrie Plott and Beatrice Pitt; brother Bill Parker.

She is survived by her husband Dwight Bennett of 70 years; sons Pete Bennett, Mike Bennett and wife Joy; daughter Eve Williams and husband Mike; seven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Services were held Monday, September 23, 2019 at Salem Community Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Webb officiating. Burial followed at Bennett Family Cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Salem Community Baptist Church, 4502 Swift Creek School Road, Whitakers, NC 27891.

Arrangements by Cornerstone Funeral Home, Nashville.