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Helen Beatrice Gilley Bennett March 4, 1924 - April 15, 2014

Born: Tuesday Mar 4, 1924

Died: Tuesday Apr 15, 2014

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Helen Beatrice Gilley Bennett, 90, passed away at her home early Tuesday morning, April 15, 2014.

A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, April 17, at Overlook Cemetery.

Mrs. Bennett was born March 4, 1924 in Rockingham County, the daughter of the late Jesse and Martha Gilley. She was a member of Eden Baptist Church and a retiree of Fieldcrest Mills.

She is survived by her three daughters, Linda Land and husband, Thurman, of Stoneville, Ava Henning of Poplar Branch, NC, and Susie Boykin and husband, Thomas, of Chesapeake, VA; son, Kenny Bennett and wife, Kathleen, of Portsmouth, VA; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Edith Webb and husband, Sherman, of Sycamore, IL and Ruby Hodges of Eden.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank and Junior Gilley.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
My heart is sad for you Linda, because I know your hurt. I will be praying for you and your family. Joan
Joan Seagravaes
Heaven has received the sweetist and most loving lady that I have ever known,I thank God for Blessing me and Vicky for haveing Mrs.Helen as a part of our Family,this is not goodbye we will see ya in the morning,Love ya Mrs. Helen and we will see you in Heaven.Chris,Vicky,Christopher,Cody
Chris Shockley
Linda: I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a real sweet lady. I enjoyed knowing her. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this time of great loss. May God bless you all. Love, Charlotte
Charlotte Pulliam
Linda, & family, I am so sorry to hear about Helen. She was a precious lady. I thought the world of her. I know she is with JESUS now & enjoying Him and her loved ones.I know she will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you. May God bless & comfort you in the days ahead, love Nancy Raines.
Nancy Raines
With deepest sympathy
Kimberly Murphy Thompson
I just wanted to say I am so happy that Helen did not have to lay and suffer for a long time. She just went to sleep in Gods arms! What a belssing that would be. I have loved her and the family for many years. She was so sweet and thoughtful. I am so sorry I could not be there for you. I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you and give you comfort and peace, just knowing she is in heaven now with our Lord and Savior.
Muriel B. Caldwell
Linda and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you. May God bless and comfort you in the days ahead, Love Brenda Smith.
Brenda Smith

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