Louise Burkhalter Bennett, 79 of Jesup died Saturday, August 15, 2020 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. She was a native of Tattnall County and moved to Jesup in 1954, which is where she graduated from Jesup High School in 1959. Louise worked at Manhatten Shirt Factory until it closed and then worked and as a hairdresser for a number of years until her retirement. She was an expert seamstress who lovingly crafted ornate wedding gowns, window treatments, and many other intricate sewing projects. In her younger years, she was a very good softball player and coach, and spent her later years in the stands cheering on her nieces and nephews at nearly all their sporting events. Louise loved her Canasta Club and her Jesup Church of God family. She was a wonderful friend to many and was always standing by to help anyone who needed her and will be missed by so many.
Preceding her in death are a daughter, Carolyn Sue “Susie” Bennett Patton; parents, Margaret B. Burkhalter and Robert M. Burkhalter, Sr.; a brother, Bobby M. Burkhalter.
Survivors are her husband of 61 years, Richard N. Bennett of Jesup; 3 sisters, Carolyn B. (Ronnie) Dent of Deatsville, AL, Doris B. (Ted) Raker of Hahira and Michelle B. (Bill) Parker of Jesup; a brother, Robert Milton (Bonnie) Burkhalter, Jr. of Jesup; a son-in-law, Charles Patton of Jesup; a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, August 17, 2020 at Rinehart and Sons Chapel with Rev. Calvin Anderson officiating with strict state mandates in place.
Entombment will follow in the Bennett Mosley Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be family and friends.
Visitation will be 10 to 11 AM prior to services at the funeral home.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.
Preceding her in death are a daughter, Carolyn Sue “Susie” Bennett Patton; parents, Margaret B. Burkhalter and Robert M. Burkhalter, Sr.; a brother, Bobby M. Burkhalter.
Survivors are her husband of 61 years, Richard N. Bennett of Jesup; 3 sisters, Carolyn B. (Ronnie) Dent of Deatsville, AL, Doris B. (Ted) Raker of Hahira and Michelle B. (Bill) Parker of Jesup; a brother, Robert Milton (Bonnie) Burkhalter, Jr. of Jesup; a son-in-law, Charles Patton of Jesup; a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, August 17, 2020 at Rinehart and Sons Chapel with Rev. Calvin Anderson officiating with strict state mandates in place.
Entombment will follow in the Bennett Mosley Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be family and friends.
Visitation will be 10 to 11 AM prior to services at the funeral home.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.
Louise Burkhalter Bennett, 79 of Jesup died Saturday, August 15, 2020 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. She was a native of Tattnall County and moved to Jesup in 1954, which is where she graduated from Jesup High School in 1959. Louise worked at Manhatten Shirt Factory until it closed and then worked and as a hairdresser for a number of years until her retirement. She was an expert seamstress who lovingly crafted ornate wedding gowns, window treatments, and many other intricate sewing projects. In her younger years, she was a very good softball player and coach, and spent her later years in the stands cheering on her nieces and nephews at nearly all their sporting events. Louise loved her Canasta Club and her Jesup Church of God family. She was a wonderful friend to many and was always standing by to help anyone who needed her and will be missed by so many.
Preceding her in death are a daughter, Carolyn Sue “Susie” Bennett Patton; parents, Margaret B. Burkhalter and Robert M. Burkhalter, Sr.; a brother, Bobby M. Burkhalter.
Survivors are her husband of 61 years, Richard N. Bennett of Jesup; 3 sisters, Carolyn B. (Ronnie) Dent of Deatsville, AL, Doris B. (Ted) Raker of Hahira and Michelle B. (Bill) Parker of Jesup; a brother, Robert Milton (Bonnie) Burkhalter, Jr. of Jesup; a son-in-law, Charles Patton of Jesup; a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, August 17, 2020 at Rinehart and Sons Chapel with Rev. Calvin Anderson officiating with strict state mandates in place.
Entombment will follow in the Bennett Mosley Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be family and friends.
Visitation will be 10 to 11 AM prior to services at the funeral home.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.
Preceding her in death are a daughter, Carolyn Sue “Susie” Bennett Patton; parents, Margaret B. Burkhalter and Robert M. Burkhalter, Sr.; a brother, Bobby M. Burkhalter.
Survivors are her husband of 61 years, Richard N. Bennett of Jesup; 3 sisters, Carolyn B. (Ronnie) Dent of Deatsville, AL, Doris B. (Ted) Raker of Hahira and Michelle B. (Bill) Parker of Jesup; a brother, Robert Milton (Bonnie) Burkhalter, Jr. of Jesup; a son-in-law, Charles Patton of Jesup; a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, August 17, 2020 at Rinehart and Sons Chapel with Rev. Calvin Anderson officiating with strict state mandates in place.
Entombment will follow in the Bennett Mosley Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be family and friends.
Visitation will be 10 to 11 AM prior to services at the funeral home.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.
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