Pauline Mikell Ray Bennett 87
Of Valdosta passed away Sunday, July 23, 2006 in Lakehaven Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Berrien County on March 17, 1919 to the late Otis & Leola Crews Mikell. Mrs. Bennett was a member of Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church, President of ACWA Local 714, a trustee of South Georgia Labor Council and a member for many years in TOPS #38 Georgia. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Cursey Ray, brother, Alvin Mikell, her twin brother, Clementine Mikell and a sister, Clarice Houston,
Survivors include:Husband, Ethridge Bennett, Valdosta, GA, Daughters & Sons-in-law, Wilma & Jim Needham, Winter Park, FL, Norma Jean & Paul Seiffert, Titusville, FL, Sons & Daughters-in-law William & Irene Ray, Sumterville, FL, Charles & Barbara Ray, Orlando, FL, Bobby & Linda Ray, Lake Park, GA, 11 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great Great Grandchildren, StepDaughters , Geneva& Hubert Martin, Conyers, GA, Sylvia & Dewayne Sellars, Step Sons, Paul & Dot Bennett, Valdosta, GA, E.J. & Brenda Bennett, Savannah, GA, Coy & Audrey Bennett, Pavo, GA, Sisters, Cleo Jernigan, Semmes, AL, Ola Mae Young, Valdosta, GA, Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 26, 2006 in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial following in Riverview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers please make donations to United Hospice Inc., 101 Northside Drive, Valdosta, GA. 31602 or Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church,
Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the Bennett Family.