Mrs. Geneva Williams Bennett

July 26, 1918 - February 15, 2019

Mrs. Geneva Williams Bennett, 100, of Royston, GA passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Bennett was born on July 26, 1918, daughter of the late Baxter and Vinnie Andrews Williams. She was born in Toccoa, GA, and then moved to Royston where she lived for the last 70 years. Mrs. Bennett attended North Georgia College where she obtained a teaching degree. She taught elementary school and later was a homemaker and substitute teacher. She also was an active member of Royston First United Methodist Church and the Joy Circle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Bennett; son, Roger W. Bennett; and brother, Pete Williams. Survivors include her daughter, Vicki (Buster) Smith of Toccoa, GA; daughter-in-law, Antha W. Bennett; grandchildren, Jennifer (Cory) Dickerson, Wesley Bennett, Amber Bennett, Angela (Johnny) Martin, and Ansley (Matthew) Thorne; great grandchildren, Will Dickerson, Madison Dickerson, Bennett Martin and Brooks Thorne. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Bennett will be held at the Royston First United Methodist Church at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 16, 2019, with Rev. Matt Parker officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Pruitt Funeral Home from 3:00 P.M. until funeral hour on Saturday afternoon. The family is at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Royston First United Methodist Church. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.