Alberta Bennett

Mrs. Alberta Bennett, 65, was called home on September 22, 2021, to be with Jesus after a tragic accident.

She was born to William and Lillie Mae Bennett of Lyons, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, William (Red) James Bennett; brother, Willie James Bennett. She attended Lyons Senior High School in Lyons, GA. She was a lifelong, faithful member of Mr. Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Bert was a devoted employee of Crider’s Inc. in Stillmore, GA for more than 30 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved to travel and spend time with her family.

Mrs. Bert leaves to cherish her loving and kind memories her loving mother, Lillie Mae Bennett of Lyons; two sons, Michael (Patricia) Bennett of Metter, Harold Ricks Jr. of Swainsboro; four daughters, Crystal (Frederick) Thomas of Kathleen, Natalie (Keith) Harris, Tammy (Tyson) Ricks, Ann Ricks all of Swainsboro; six sisters, Shirley Bennett of Byron, Bobbie Kent of Lyons, Gail (Charlie) McKinney of Metter, Rosella (Clifford) Anthony and Jackie (Phil) Anthony, both of Lyons, Carolyn (Timmy) Floyd of Bartow; 2 brothers, Andrew (Carolyn) Bennett of Oviedo, FL, Jesse Bennett of Lyons; 2 aunts, Rose Harmon of Jacksonville, FL, Katie Bridges of Canton, OH; special companion, Harold Ricks of Nunez; special friends, Mary Helen Hall, Jackie Gibbons, Alberta Cheeks; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, 35 nieces and nephews, a host of other relatives, and many friends. 

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Mt. Chapel Baptist Church in Lyons.

Interment will follow in White’s Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2021, at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Ed Bennett, Phil Anthony, Jr., Jeffery Bennett, Michael Bennett, Clifford Anthony, Tyrone Anthony, Daedric Anthony, and Tony Bennett.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Alberta Bennett, 65, of Swainsboro.

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