Rena Faye Bennett, 77, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Saturday, March 27, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born in Russell County, KY on July 19, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Hobert and Velna Meece Bradley.
Rena was a homemaker, Vice President of Bennett’s Carpets, Inc., and a member of Union Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday School Teacher. She loved animals and enjoyed listening to music. Rena was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Rena was preceded in death by her sisters, Clydene Tucker and Edora Tucker.
SURVIVORS:
Husband: Ivan Bennett of Russell Springs
2 sons: Stephen (and Jeannine) Bennett; John (and Angie) Bennett, of Russell Springs
2 daughters: Susan (and Barry) Stringer; Alisa (and Chris) King, both of Russell Springs
12 grandchildren: Bradley Bennett of Colorado, Amanda (and Justin) Camblin of Versailles, Jessica (and Brandon) Hubbard of Jamestown, Holly (and Scott) George of Russell Springs, Will Bennett of Russell Springs, Evan Bennett of Russell Springs, Travis (and Kalie) Stringer of Greensburg, Shelby Stringer of Bowling Green, Trace Stringer of Russell Springs, Tanner Stringer of Russell Springs, Grant King of Russell Springs, and Hannah King of Russell Springs
6 great-grandchildren
Funeral Service: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 11:00amCT at the First Baptist Church of Russell Springs with her sons, Brother Stephen Bennett and Brother John Bennett officiating
Burial: Salem Cemetery
Visitation: Monday, March 29, 2021 from 5:00-8:00pmCT and Tuesday, March 30, 2021 from 9:00-11:00amCT at First Baptist Church of Russell Springs
Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings are required.
Pallbearers: Travis Stringer, Will Bennett, Evan Bennett, Trace Stringer, Tanner Stringer, and Grant King
Honorary Pallbearers: Justin Camblin, Brandon Hubbard, and Scott George
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchman’s Lane STE 401, Louisville, KY 40205-3284 or to Gideon’s International.
Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
