Betty Jeen Beverly Bennett, 78, of Waycross died Thursday (May 27, 2021) at her residence after a sudden illness. Mrs. Bennett was born in Homerville to the late James Daniel Beverly and Vinna Ruth Wainwright Beverly and made Waycross her home all of her life. She was a child counselor that helped numerous children over the years grow and develop into adults. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Waycross and an avid fisher. Mrs. Bennett was a person that loved life to the fullest, she shared time with everyone equally and the love she expressed made her the rock of her family. Her heart was huge and she constantly loved and invested herself in her great-grandchildren's lives.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two children, Marinda Crews, Paul Bennett; a grandson, Joshua Bennett and a brother, James Darrell Beverly.

Mrs. Bennett is survived by a son, Wade Bennett wife Tonya of Waycross; five grandchildren, Cory Bennett wife Crystal of Waycross, Katelynn Bennett (Buddy Deen) of Waycross, Jordan Bennett of Waycross, Jamie Yarberry husband Jason of Waycross, Ashley Cox wife Kelly of Waycross; 10 great-grandchildren, Matthew Bennett, Dawson Deen, Joshua Bennett, Julianna Bennett, Hunter Yarberry, Tyler Yarberry, Kayle Yarberry, Paisley Cox, Zaily Cox, Lilly Cox; five sisters, Shirley Beverly of Texas, Janice McCraw of Waycross, Burnell Manders of Waycross, Sherry Humphreys husband John of Columbus, GA, Joan Ellis of Texas; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A funeral service will be held Monday (May 31, 2021) at 10:00am in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends beginning at 9:00am at the funeral home.

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Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.