Betty Darlene Emory Bennett, 89, of Creedmoor passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham.
Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Pickett and Christine Woodlief Pickett.
Darlene was a member of First Baptist Church of Creedmoor and was crowned Miss Granville County many years ago. She retired from Liggett Myers after more than forty years of service and worked for Creedmoor Fuel Service for a short time after her retirement.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at Carolina Memorial Gardens officiated by Pastor Neil Woodlief.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Wayne Bennett; one daughter, Christina Goodwin (Bennie); one son, Linton Peed (Toni); three stepdaughters, Judy, Kathy and Kelly and three granddaughters, Kylie Peed, Emory Peed and Lindsey Peed.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 27, 2023, from 11:00-11:45 at Sossamon Funeral Home of Creedmoor.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Creedmoor, 119 S. Main St., Creedmoor, NC 27522.
Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Creedmoor. Online condolences may be made at sossamonfuneralhome.com.