Virginia Lou Wilson Bennett Obituary
Virginia Lou Wilson Bennett of Fort Bragg, California passed away on October 7, 2026. Virginia, born on March 30, 1927, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Alexander and Lillian Thelma Swaney (McGee); her former husbands, Don Wilson and Richard Bennett; and her siblings, Don Swaney (Jeanette), Lorraine McNabb (Bill), Shirley Smaha (Harvey) and Gerry Swaney.
She is survived by: her children, Mark Wilson (Gloria), Leslie Tone, Lynn Cummings (Steve) and Lisa Johnson (Dave); her grandchildren, Tara Wilson, Tsering Wilson, Jessica Anderson (Mike), Drew Johnson, Sierra Wildman (Johnny) and Kim Calhoun; her great grandchildren, Ryan Anderson, Emma Anderson, Sofia Wildman, John Kase Wildman, Matthew Leon (Emily), Taylor Thibodeaux (Weston) and Morgan Calhoun; her great great grandchild Zoey; and her great grandchildren, Ann Swaney, Barbara Gosling and Shyla Pantland. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery (1720 Hannah Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686).
Those wishing to honor Virginia's memory may consider a memorial contribution to The Father Fred Foundation or a charity of their choice.
