Georgia Mae McKenney Bennett

Georgia Mae McKenney Bennett was born on November 7, 1950, to the late James and Blanche McKenney, Jr. She was raised by her grandparents, the late James and Mary Jane McKenney, Sr. She confessed Christ at an early age and was faithful and devoted to the choir and church of Union Academy Baptist Church. Georgia graduated from W. B. Dolby High and later earned a degree in General Studies from Auburn University Montgomery. Georgia was a beautiful, caring, and kind person. She never met a stranger. She loved everyone and, most of all, she loved God. Georgia married Henry Bennett, Sr. on June 11, 1966, and they had four children: Henry Bennett, Jr. (deceased), Lateaser (Michael) Malone, Mitesca Bennett (deceased), and Joy Dionne Bennett. Six grandchildren: Demetricus Taylor, Rayshun Taylor, Jasmine Malone (JaJuan) Hill, Johnathan Bennett, Khaliya Bennett, LaJoyria Bennett (deceased), and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Alice LaPradd and Mary Dean Gaithers, and brothers, David McKenney, Roosevelt McKenney, and Arthur Bradford. She leaves to cherish her memory her surviving children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters: Betty McKenney, Fannie Johnson, Rachael (Darby) Wright, Mary (Lafayette) Scott, Betty Jo (Morris) Vinson, one brother, Alex LaPradd, a host of nieces and nephews, and family and friends who loved her dearly.