Edith Smithson Bennich Obituary

The memory of Edith Smithson Bennich of Hartselle, Alabama, who passed away on April 25, 2026 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edith Smithson Bennich to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Winston Smithson and Thelma Lorene Johnson Smithson; her husband Tom Bennich; her children, Dewayne, Darrell and Debra Ann; and her brother Harold Smithson.

She is survived by: her children, Dan Bennich (Christy) and Donna Bennich Rushen (Jim); her sister Barbara Smithson; her grandchildren, Lauren Rushen, Jay Rushen (Heather), Brian Rushen, Brandon Rushen (Olivia), Keaton Bennich, Emma Bennich and Owen Bennich; and her great grandchildren, Natalie Rushen and Henry Bennich.

In lieu of flowers, please make Memorials to the Gideons International or to your favorite charity.