Effie J. Bennett Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Effie J. Bennett of Tampa, Florida, born in Thomasville, Georgia, whose life came to an end on June 22, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Effie J. Bennett or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lloyd Lewis and Lucy Lewis; her siblings, Rosa Lee Newsome, Pearlie Mae Melvin, Ella Jean Robinson, Madine Green, Lillie Lattimore, Hattie Mae George, James Lewis, Enos Lewis, Jimmy, Sylvester and R. C. Newsome; and her aunts, Addie Sailor, Mattie Brown and Truddie Willis.
She is survived by: her children, Darlene Bennett Martin (Carl), Curtis Lewis Bennett, Gregg Bennett, Darnell Bennett and Eric Bennett (Helen); her siblings, Delores Pickett of Boston, GA, Joe Lewis (Ossie) of Miami, FL, Lloyd Lewis (Darlene) of Savannah, GA and Eddie Lewis (Dovetose) of Boston, GA; her grandchildren, Shacondra Melton, Maurice Melton (Kodi), Ambreia Peebles (Leonard), Nakeisha Bennett, Eric Bennett, Jr., Shaniqua Bennett, Ebony Hunt (Michael) and Terrell Bennett; her cousin Willie Mae Lane; and her close friends, Yolanda Collins and Sister Rosa Marshall. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins.
