Erarle McConnell Bennett Obituary
The family of Erarle McConnell Bennett (Hemingway, South Carolina) announces her passing on October 18, 2026. Erarle, born on August 5, 1944, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Erarle McConnell Bennett to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Maron Barnwell Lee, Sr. and Charlotte Meadows Lee; her brother Marion B. "Snookie" Lee, Jr.; her husband Dr. John Neyle Bennett, Sr.; and her stepdaughter Karen Elizabeth Bennett Lever (Liz).
She is survived by: her brother Joe Lee (Linda); her sister-in-law Nancy Lee; her children, Ernest Russell "Tuck" McConnell, III (Kathy), Charlotte Lee McConnell Cox (Eric) and Joseph Barnwell McConnell (Amanda); her stepchildren, Mary Katherine Anderson (Mike), Susan Bennett and John Bennett, Jr.; her grandchildren, Caylee McConnell, Riley McConnell, Reese McConnell, Olivia McConnell, Barnes McConnell, Annabelle Cox, Aidan Cox and Jacob Cox; and her stepgrandsons, Wesley Kaminer (Stephanie), Kristopher Anderson (Shelby) and Matthew Lever.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Devotion Cemetery (800 S Georgetown Hwy, Johnsonville, SC 29555).
