Sylvia Imogene Hawkins Bennett
September 15, 1938 ~ January 25, 2021
Born in:
Hamilton Co., TN
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailSylvia Imogene Hawkins Bennett, 82, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, at Flesher’s Fairview HCC.
Mrs. Bennett was born September 15, 1938, to the late Winifred H. and Fannie B. Parton Hawkins. She was also preceded in death by siblings Gene, Tom and Bobby Hawkins. Mrs. Bennett was a member of Grace Baptist Church.
Surviving are her daughter, Tracey Lockhart and husband, Ricky, of Asheville; granddaughter, Heather Ammons of Kansas City, KS; siblings, Ruth Walston, Betty Sampson and Micky Hawkins; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff of Flesher’s HealthCare Center for the loving care they provided for the last eight years.
Memorials may be made to Hominy Baptist Church, 135 Candler School Road, Candler, NC 28715.
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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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Praying for many, many wonderful memories! Love you, Tracey!
Tracey and Heather, we were so sorry to hear about Sylvia. Please know that you are both in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lisa and Barbara
God Bless ..Your Sweet Momma was a Special Woman .I remember her from years ago when we lived down the street from each other. Tracy you and I went to school together and hung out and your Sweet Mama was there for us. God Bless.
Richard and Vickie Womack
Sweetie, I am so very sorry. Your momma was a jewel and she raised you well. We’re praying with you.
Eddie & Dianna
To all of Ms. Bennett’s family,
On behalf of the members of Grace Baptist Church, I send our deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to each of you. Your family will be in the prayers of our church family when we gather this evening. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if we can serve you in any way. May our Lord Jesus Christ comfort and strengthen you today.
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” ~ Psalm 116:15
With love in Christ,
Pastor Branton for all the pastors and members of Grace Baptist West Asheville
Tracey, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Mama. I have many happy memories of her at our church breakfasts passing out sweet smiles, encouragement and chocolate! Your mother was such a sweet lady. Love and prayers for you and all who knew and loved Sylvia.
So sorry for your loss. Sylvia was a sweet person and we enjoyed time spent with her at Grace. Our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Joe and Wanda
Tracey,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I know this is a difficult time and I pray for peace and comfort from the only one who can give it, our Lord and Savior.
You are ver much loved my friend.
Tracey- I’m sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. We know that she is at peace and rejoicing with her Lord. I will be praying for you and Rick and your family for God’s Grace and comfort.