Darla Jane Bennett's Obituary
RARDIN, IL - Darla Jane Bennett, age 72 of Rardin, Illinois went to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2013 while at her Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center home. In accordance with the wishes of her family, her earthly body will be cremated and a Private Family Graveside Service and Inurnment will be held at a later date at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, located south of Charleston. Arrangements have been entrusted to Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Darla was born on June 29, 1940 in Three Springs, Pennsylvania and was one of twelve children born to the late Dallas and Leora Fleck. She married John Bennett on January 5, 1965 in Silver Springs, Maryland. She is survived by her husband of forty-eight years, John (Bob) Bennett of Rardin; three children, Ron Bennett and wife Luann of Lerna, Illinois, Julie Young of Charleston and Cheryl Myrick and husband Shannon of Gray Court, South Carolina; six grandchildren, Holly Pennington and husband Andrew, Ronnie Bennett and wife Kim, Jessica Dukeman and husband Mitch, Travis Bennett, Leandra Young and fiance Tommy Coffey and Ian Myrick; six great-granchildren; eight siblings; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Edgar Bennett; a great-granddaughter; and three siblings.Darla was a woman of faith and attended both the Oakland Christian Church and North Side Baptist Church in Charleston.She worked hard at making their house a loving home for her family. She enjoyed baking and cooking and everyone looked forward to her homemade ice-cream. She loved her family wholeheartedly and always looked forward to spending time with them. Her children and grandchildren treasure many fond memories of board games and card games which she so enjoyed playing. Her presence will be missed in the lives of her friends and family who dearly loved her.
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