Julia Bennett

Julia Frances Harry Bennett, 91, of Spartanburg, SC, passed into eternal life on Monday, September 16, 2013, at Eden Terrace-Spartanburg. Born January 19, 1922, in New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Woodfin Grady and Mabel Bulloch Harry, and widow of James Henry Bennett. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, also having been predeceased by her sister, Margaret Harry Thompson, and brother, Henry Grady Harry. A graduate of Agnes Scott College, Mrs. Bennett was former District Six educator at Woodland Heights Elementary School. She was a faithful member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, a long-time member and pianist of the Fellowship Sunday School Class, former president of Women of the Church, Circle leader, and a delegate to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving are her daughters, Jan Bennett Bates of American Fork, UT, Gaye Bennett Pappas (Ted) of Fernandina Beach, FL, and Barbara Bennett Davis (Charlie) of Spartanburg, SC; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Thursday, September 19, 2013, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 880 W. O. Ezell Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29301, by the Rev. Robert Brozina. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 880 W. O. Ezell Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29301; or Regency Hospice, 880 S. Pleasantburg Drive Suite 1A&F, Greenville, SC 29607. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the staff of Eden Terrace Assisted Living. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Julia Frances Harry Bennett please visit our Sympathy Store.