"I'm so sorry Kline to hear of Edith's passing, she was pleasant to be around and she was a hard worker. Bless her and her family."
In loving memory of
Edith Bennett
November 12, 1939 - February 14, 2021
Edith Bennett
Lewistown - Edith Bennett, 81, of Lewistown, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 14, 2021.
She was born on November 12, 1939, to WR Williams and Julia (Davis) Williams. They preceded her in death.
Edith is survived by her husband Kline "Bud" Bennett, whom she married on June 8, 1958 in Lewistown.
Also surviving are three children, Stephanie Bennett, Stacy (Brad) Beard and Sheri (Mike Thompson) Bennett, one sister, Mary Weisert, seven grandchildren, Erica, Paul, Mitchell, Spencer, Jeremy, Rachel and Risty, and Sixteen great, grandchildren with one on the way, and one son in law, John Black
Also preceding her in death is one daughter, Mary Sue Black, one brother, Rowland Williams and one sister Rosie Gorsuch.
Edith first worked at Atwood Manufacturing in Havana then later was a welder at International Harvester along with her husband.
She was the prom queen in 1957 at Lewistown High School. She drove a school bus for Lewistown Schools for 21 years and helped serve lunch.
She was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church in Lewistown. Edith enjoyed line dancing, tractor pulling, reading, and going to the Fulton County Fair. Most of all Edith loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and spending as much time as she could with each of them and attending all their events.
Memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church in Lewistown or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Cremation rites have been accorded a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 1-3 pm at the AFSCME Local 3585, 1016 W. Locust, Canton, IL.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"So very sorry for your loss."
"Kline and Family, So very sorry to hear of your loss! Edith was a wonderful Lady and will be missed by all that knew her. Thoughts and prayers for you all. "
"So sorry, Kline. "
"Bud & Family, We were so sorry to hear about Edie. She was a sweet lady & I always enjoyed talking to her. Our thoughts & prayers for you & your family."
"So sorry, Rachel and family, I always talked to her at the park, also worked with her at Atwood, wonderful lady. Known her a long time, she never changed."
"So sorry for your loss. What great memories she leaves to all her family and all that knew her. She was a very special lady who will be missed. I will carry very fond memories of her and her family."
"So sorry to hear of your loss Kline, Steph and family. Edith was a hard worker at IH and everyone's friend. May she rest in peace."
"Sorry to read of Edie's passing. Remembering the fun times we had line dancing. (How does this dance start?) My prayers to Kline and his family. Debbie (Burkhead) and Allen Lovell."
"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, Please take comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God who knows every detail about her and will bring her back again in the very near future. Hosea 13:14"
"To the family, so sorry for your loss. Her vibrant personality will be missed. Prayers to everyone. Sara Bainter & Family"
"What a wonderful lady so sorry for your loss. She was a great gal and now she is with Ruthie. I always enjoyed talking to her and her husband at the American grill."
"So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Bennett was my kids bus driver. She was very kind."
"So sorry to hear this. Worked with her at Lewistown for years. Lived across the street from the family when Mom and Dad bought the old Rasmussen house. Prayers for all her family. "
"We are very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Edie well from my high school years when I used to babysit with you kids. That job helped me get through high school as I did not live at home any more. She and Kline were great to work for, not that it was much work. I saw her a few months again at Graham Hospital and though I did not at first recognize her, she remembered me right off. It made me feel so good. My sympathies to you all!"
"I am so sorry for your loss your mom was a great lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you "
"I am so sorry for your loss your mom was a great lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you "
"As a neighbor during my teen years she put up with a lot of late night shenanigans' from my friends and I. One night in particular when Susie Ford had out of town boys (who were showing at the Fulton County Fair) camping out in tents in her parent's yard. Bless her heart. I'm surprised she didn't call the police on us. My sincerest sympathies to Bud, the girls and families."
"So very sorry to hear of Edie?s passing. Sending many prayers to her family in this difficult time."
"So sorry for your loss. Ralph and Anna Parkinson"
"Bud, so sorry to read this today. Many great memories of our families through the years. God bless you all"
"BUD, SO sorry to read this today. I thought alot of You both. Many memories of our families together through the years. "
"Bennett Family Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Warren and Linda Howe"
"Sorry for your loss Kline & family. We lost a good St David gal. andy & toni Conway"
"I am so sorry to hear this. ?. What a beautiful woman she was! So kind, loving and hard working. My heart goes out to Kline and the girls, and all her grandchildren who will miss her terribly. Thoughts and Prayers to everyone. Love, Rosie and Everett"
"Our very deepest sympathy to Edith's family. She was a great lady, friend to everyone. She will be missed but her wonderful memories will live on with everyone. God Bless Each Of You. Lorenda and Alvin Spilker."